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Miniature landscapes datable to 1751–54 Zhang Zongcang Chinese This tiny album was made for inclusion in a “treasure box,” one of the elaborate containers of precious objects that were favorites of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736–95) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Albums were particularly well-suited to satisfying Qianlong’s love of miniatures, but court painters like Zhang Zongcang were also required to produce tiny handscrolls for treasure Miniature landscapes. Zhang Zongcang (Chinese, 1686–1756). China. datable to 1751–54. Album of eight leaves; ink and color on paper. Qing dynasty
Miniature landscapes datable to 1751–54 Zhang Zongcang Chinese This tiny album was made for inclusion in a “treasure box,” one of the elaborate containers of precious objects that were favorites of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736–95) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Albums were particularly well-suited to satisfying Qianlong’s love of miniatures, but court painters like Zhang Zongcang were also required to produce tiny handscrolls for treasure Miniature landscapes. Zhang Zongcang (Chinese, 1686–1756). China. datable to 1751–54. Album of eight leaves; ink and color on paper. Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Paintings
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