Silk Painting – Portrait Of Ancestors, China, Early 20th Century
Silk painting – Ancestral portrait, China, early 20th century
(90 × 124 cm)
Period: early decades of the 20th century (late Qing–Republican transition)
Technique: ink and colors on silk
Provenance: China
A painting on silk depicting a high-ranking family group, likely a commemorative ancestral portrait, typical of the late imperial Chinese tradition. The composition features a strict hierarchical structure: the male figures, arranged frontally and seated on carved chairs, occupy the space in a pyramidal order that reflects rank and seniority within the clan.
The condition of the work shows signs of wear and color loss, consistent with its age and the delicacy of the textile medium.
(90 × 124 cm)
Period: early decades of the 20th century (late Qing–Republican transition)
Technique: ink and colors on silk
Provenance: China
A painting on silk depicting a high-ranking family group, likely a commemorative ancestral portrait, typical of the late imperial Chinese tradition. The composition features a strict hierarchical structure: the male figures, arranged frontally and seated on carved chairs, occupy the space in a pyramidal order that reflects rank and seniority within the clan.
The condition of the work shows signs of wear and color loss, consistent with its age and the delicacy of the textile medium.
900 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Silk
Reference (ID): 1749921
Availability: In stock
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