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

Object Information
  • 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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