Xuan Zong and Yang Guifei
Data
| Artist | By Suzuki Harunobu |
|---|---|
| Period | Edo period, 18th century |
| Materials and techniques | Hanging scroll, colour on silk |
| Size | 44.6×64.8 |
Explanation
Harunobu is famous for completing multi-colored nishiki-e woodblock prints during the Meiwa era (1764-71). This is an interesting work that depicts the theme of Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang in a Chinese setting, and not in parody of a contemporary setting which was Harunobu’s forte. The detailed description and elegant color schemes attest to the artist’s outstanding qualities.