Scroll Cover for Imperial Calligraphy. Culture: China. Dimensions: Overall: 15 x 13 1/2 in. (38.1 x 34.3 cm).This wonderful textile illustrates the continuation of the use of luxurious tapestries as covers for paintings and calligraphies. The inscription states that it was produced to accompany the Qianlong Emperor's calligraphy of his own essay discussing the difficulty and ease of founding and maintaining an empire. As a tailor-made cover for an imperial work, the tapestry is superb: the body of the dragon is executed in gold thread, and the flowers and leaves are rendered in subtle hues and shades. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Brand: Album Archivo
SKU: 4409-17390978
Availability: InStock

This asset has restrictions and cannot be purchased online. Get in touch for more details.

Scroll Cover for Imperial Calligraphy. Culture: China. Dimensions: Overall: 15 x 13 1/2 in. (38.1 x 34.3 cm).This wonderful textile illustrates the continuation of the use of luxurious tapestries as covers for paintings and calligraphies. The inscription states that it was produced to accompany the Qianlong Emperor's calligraphy of his own essay discussing the difficulty and ease of founding and maintaining an empire. As a tailor-made cover for an imperial work, the tapestry is superb: the body of the dragon is executed in gold thread, and the flowers and leaves are rendered in subtle hues and shades. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Scroll Cover for Imperial Calligraphy. Culture: China. Dimensions: Overall: 15 x 13 1/2 in. (38.1 x 34.3 cm).This wonderful textile illustrates the continuation of the use of luxurious tapestries as covers for paintings and calligraphies. The inscription states that it was produced to accompany the Qianlong Emperor's calligraphy of his own essay discussing the difficulty and ease of founding and maintaining an empire. As a tailor-made cover for an imperial work, the tapestry is superb: the body of the dragon is executed in gold thread, and the flowers and leaves are rendered in subtle hues and shades. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. by Album/Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY/Album Archivo is available for licensing today.