Artwork

明仇英漢宮春曉 卷

明仇英漢宮春曉 卷, by Qiu Ying, unspecified, 1533
明仇英漢宮春曉 卷, by Qiu Ying, unspecified, 1533

明仇英漢宮春曉 卷 is an unspecified painting by the Chinese Orthodox School artist Qiu Ying. It dates from 1533 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

The painting is called 明仇英漢宮春曉 卷 by Qiu Ying.

Qiu Ying was a Chinese artist who lived from 1494 to 1548. He created this work on silk, which is an interesting fact because silk was a valuable material at that time.

To learn more about the style and techniques used in this painting, you can look up the artist Qiu Ying.

Overview

明仇英漢宮春曉 卷 is a silk painting created by Chinese artist Qiu Ying around 1533, now housed at the National Palace Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting's title translates to 'Spring Morning in the Han Palace,' suggesting a depiction of serene, idyllic scenes from imperial life, though specific interpretive details are not provided here.

Technique & Style

Executed on silk, a valuable medium at the time, the work showcases Qiu Ying's mastery of techniques characteristic of his oeuvre; for stylistic analysis, Qiu Ying's broader body of work is recommended.

History & Provenance

Created c. 1533 by Qiu Ying (1494-1548), the painting is currently part of the National Palace Museum's collection, with its history of ownership prior to this not detailed here.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Qiu Ying

Artist

Qiu Ying

Chinese, ca. 1495–1552

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