Court Lady and Dancer
The elegant standing figure in this drawing represents a court lady of the Tang dynasty. Xie's focus on her sloping hairline and curving tendrils of hair reflects his keen attention to detail. The dancing figure derives from a Tang paradise scene.
Artwork Details
- 現代 謝稚柳 敦煌人物臨本 鏡片
- Title: Court Lady and Dancer
- Artist: Xie Zhiliu (Chinese, 1910–1997)
- Date: 1940s
- Culture: China
- Medium: Drawing; ink and pencil on paper
- Dimensions: Overall: 17 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (44.8 x 54 cm)
- Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: Gift of Sarah Shay, 2005
- Object Number: 2005.411.15
- Rights and Reproduction: Estate of Xie Zhiliu
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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