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明代帝后半身像册(一)-英宗睿皇帝

明代帝后半身像册(一)-英宗睿皇帝, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850
明代帝后半身像册(一)-英宗睿皇帝, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

明代帝后半身像册(一)-英宗睿皇帝 is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum. This painting is a portrait of a man dressed in imperial attire, identified as Emperor Yingzong of the Ming dynasty.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a portrait of a man dressed in imperial attire, identified as Emperor Yingzong of the Ming dynasty. The subject is depicted in a formal, frontal pose.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait represents Emperor Yingzong (1431-1464), the sixth Ming emperor, signifying his imperial authority. The inscription on the right provides biographical and contextual information.

Technique & Style

Executed on a light beige background, the painting features intricate details such as the subject's long beard, cloud and dragon patterns on his yellow robe, and a black hat, characteristic of traditional Ming imperial portraiture.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of a series (明代帝后半身像册, 'Ming Dynasty Emperor and Empress Half-Body Portrait Album') and is currently held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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