Excellence and Elegance: Decorative Arts of the Eighteenth-Century Qing Court
August 25, 2007–November 25, 2007
Florence and Herbert Irving Galleries for Chinese Decorative Arts
Drawn from the permanent collection and complemented by select loans, this exhibition features a remarkable assemblage of porcelain, metalwork, jade, lacquer, and textiles that represent an unprecedented height of technical virtuosity and artistic richness in Chinese history. These works, characterized by elegance and refinement, illustrate the imperial taste for ancient themes, interest in Western motifs, and exacting patronage that contributed to the flourishing of decorative arts. The exhibition is made possible by The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Foundation.
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