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Gusu Beauty–Winter
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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 | Multicolor woodblock print; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Print only: 113 x 64 cm (44 1/2 x 25 3/16 in.); Overall: 111 x 62 cm (43 11/16 x 24 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type |
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