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Three Friends of Winter — Anonymous, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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Written by: Clara LindqvistSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 24918
Anonymous, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Three Friends of 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 / MakerAnonymous, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date1700s
Culture / OriginSoutheast China, Suzhou, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
MediumMulticolor woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions30.1 x 37.4 cm (11 7/8 x 14 3/4 in.)
DepartmentChinese Art
TypePrint
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