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Early 19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait
Early 19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait
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A charming early 19th century Chinese export reverse glass portrait painting of a noble youth in state dress. Canton, circa 1820.
Why we like it
We love this delightful portrait for its glowing quality, crispness of detail and warmth of colours. Full of symbolic meaning and aesthetically pleasing, simply gorgeous. Remarkably retaining its original ebonised frame.
The portrait depicts a young nobleman in a state dress. The depiction of long nails emphasises their elevated social status, leisurely lifestyle, and detachment from manual labor. It highlights his affiliation with the literati culture and its associated values of learning, refinement, and aesthetic sensibility.
Dimensions
Width: 16 in / 40.5 cm
Height: 21.75 in / 55 cm
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