Miniature landscapes

datable to 1751–54

Not on view

This tiny album was made for inclusion in a “treasure box,” one of the elaborate containers of precious objects that were favorites of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736–95) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Albums were particularly well-suited to satisfying Qianlong’s love of miniatures, but court painters like Zhang Zongcang were also required to produce tiny handscrolls for treasure boxes.

Artwork Details

清張宗蒼山水冊紙本
Title: Miniature landscapes
Artist: Zhang Zongcang (Chinese, 1686–1756)
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: datable to 1751–54
Culture: China
Medium: Album of eight leaves; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 1 7/16 x 1 3/4 in. (3.7 x 4.4 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1942
Object Number: 42.74.1a–h
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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