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Gusu Beauties of the Four Seasons–Summer
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“Beautiful women” (<em>meiren</em>) was a popular subject in prints from Suzhou, a city that set trends in fashion and art. This print is from a set of Four Beauties representing the Four Seasons, along with <a href="http://www.cma.org/art/2025.48"><u>CMA 2025.48</u></a>, <a href="http://www.cma.org/art/2025.50"><u>CMA 2025.50</u></a>, and <a href="http://www.cma.org/art/2025.51"><u>CMA 2025.51</u></a>.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Qianlong period (1736–95) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1736–95 |
| Culture / Origin | Southeast China, Suzhou Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95) |
| Medium | Multicolor woodblock print; ink and color on paper, framed |
| Dimensions | Print only: 105.7 x 56 cm (41 5/8 x 22 1/16 in.); Print only: 107.5 x 57 cm (42 5/16 x 22 7/16 in.); Overall: 113.5 x 63 cm (44 11/16 x 24 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type |
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