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Song of the Twelve Months in the Tune of the Tea Picker’s Song

Ding Liangxian Chinese

ca. 1700–1750

Not on view

This print illustrates the three winter months of the ballad “Song of the Twelve Months in the Tune of the Tea Picker’s Song” in three stacked-up scenes. The lyrics and imagery of each scene are based on a popular drama. This new type of printmaking catered to the tastes of urban audiences.

Song of the Twelve Months in the Tune of the Tea Picker’s Song, Ding Liangxian (active first half of the 18th century), Woodblock print; ink and color on paper, China — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Song of the Twelve Months in the Tune of the Tea Picker’s Song

Artist: Ding Liangxian (active first half of the 18th century)

Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Date: ca. 1700–1750

Culture: China

Medium: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: Image: 13 1/4 x 10 13/16 in. (33.6 x 27.4 cm)
Overall: 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x 40.6 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: On loan from the British Museum

Accession Number: PI.034

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