A Beauty Leading a Monkey

China

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)

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Title: A Beauty Leading a Monkey
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
Culture: China
Medium: Hanging scroll; woodblock print; ink on paper with additional hand coloring
Dimensions: Image: 19 13/16 × 11 3/8 in. (50.3 × 28.9 cm)
Overall with mounting: 53 1/2 × 16 1/8 in. (135.9 × 41 cm)
Overall with knobs: 53 1/2 × 18 7/8 in. (135.9 × 47.9 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Estate of Mrs. Edward Robinson, by exchange, 2025
Object Number: 2025.424
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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