A rare peek at Qing Dynasty court artistry: this digital exhibition showcases an ancient album documenting Peking Opera's codified facial makeup, painted in gold and silver on silk between 1851-1874.
Ancient Qing Dynasty art
Peking Opera makeup
Rare archival collection
Court painter artistry
Tips
🎭46 character images from five classical plays
🖼️original paintings on silk, 27 x 22 cm
📚full album now at National Library collection
Registre des figures du Bureau Shengping – I
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A rare peek at Qing Dynasty court artistry: this digital exhibition showcases an ancient album documenting Peking Opera's codified facial makeup, painted in gold and silver on silk between 1851-1874.
Ancient Qing Dynasty art
Peking Opera makeup
Rare archival collection
Court painter artistry
Tips
🎭46 character images from five classical plays
🖼️original paintings on silk, 27 x 22 cm
📚full album now at National Library collection
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