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Fierce Battle at the Red Cliff
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In the 1600s, printing flourished in such Jiangnan cities as Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Huizhou, evolving from privately enjoyed illustrated books printed in color to more commercialized single-sheet color prints that were hung on walls and became part of the rich urban visual culture.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Qianlong period (1736–95) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1736–95 |
| Culture / Origin | Southeast China, Suzhou, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; multicolor woodblock print on paper |
| Dimensions | Print only: 106.3 x 55 cm (41 7/8 x 21 5/8 in.); Overall: 175.4 x 70 cm (69 1/16 x 27 9/16 in.); with knobs: 75.5 cm (29 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type |
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