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明代帝后半身像册(二)-孝定皇后

明代帝后半身像册(二)-孝定皇后, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850
明代帝后半身像册(二)-孝定皇后, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

明代帝后半身像册(二)-孝定皇后 is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum. This painting is part of a series of portraits from the Ming dynasty, specifically depicting Empress Xiaoding.

About this work

Overview

This painting is part of a series of portraits from the Ming dynasty, specifically depicting Empress Xiaoding.

Subject & Meaning

The work is a portrait of Empress Xiaoding, a figure of historical significance during the Ming dynasty, highlighting the importance of imperial women in Chinese history.

Technique & Style

The portrait is executed in a traditional Chinese painting style, characteristic of the era, with attention to detail and formal representation typical of imperial portraiture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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