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Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath, 1700s. Creator: Unknown
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Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath, 1700s. Creator: Unknown
Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath, 1700s. This newly acquired painting relates to the legendary love story between Tang dynasty (618-906) emperor Xuanzong and his consort, the beautiful Yang Guifei. Set in what appears to be an 18th-century southern interior, the artist depicts Yang Guifei in a fashionable dress of semitransparent red gauze. Due to the warm and humid climate in Chinas southeast, local silk workshops specialized and excelled in making airy gauze garments. Yangs nude body can be seen through the red robe as she leaves the bath. Her servant offers her a bowl of soup. The presence of a male figure must have been a breach of customary protocol; cross-dressed as a male scholar, the earrings reveal that Yangs attendant is in fact a girl
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1644 1911 Hanging Scroll Qing Dynasty
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Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath, 1700s - A Glimpse into a Legendary Love Story
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. This print captures the essence of one of China's most enduring love stories - that of Emperor Xuanzong and his beloved consort, Yang Guifei. Created by an unknown artist in the 18th century, this painting showcases Yang Guifei leaving her bath in a stunning dress made from semitransparent red gauze. The choice of fabric is not only fashionable but also reflects the expertise of local silk workshops in creating lightweight garments suitable for Chinas warm and humid climate. Through the sheer fabric, we catch a glimpse of Yang's nude body as she gracefully steps out of the bath. Intriguingly, her attendant breaks customary protocol by appearing as a male scholar while secretly being a girl. The presence of this figure adds an air of mystery to the scene and hints at hidden complexities within their relationship. Painted during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), this exquisite hanging scroll combines delicate colors and gold accents on silk to bring this legendary tale to life. Acquired by The Cleveland Museum of Art, it serves as a testament to Chinese heritage and artistic excellence. As you gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork from Heritage Art/Heritage Images, let your imagination transport you back in time to witness firsthand the beauty and passion that defined one of history's most iconic love stories.
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