Beauty in Winter, 17th-18th century, Gao Qipei, Chinese, 1660 - 1734, 61 7/8 × 35 7/16 in. ( × 90 cm) (image)97 1/16 × 36 1/2 in. ( × cm) (overall, without roller)99 1/8 × 40 1/2 in. ( × cm) (mount, with roller), Ink and color on paper, China, 17th-18th century, This image is a rare example in which a man and woman are depicted as having almost equal status; rather than appearing to serve her husband, the woman seems to command an equal amount of space and attention. This concept, called ju an qi mei, can be understood as a respectful affection and harmony

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