Opera-Scene Print: Battle against Chi Fushou at Fengtaiguan

19th-early 20th Century

Description

Opera-Scene Print: Battle against Chi Fushou at Fengtaiguan; with printed inscription reading "Fengtaiguan Da Zhan Chi Fushou" ("Battle against Chi Fushou at Fengtaiguan") and "Yong Mao" (probably print shop name). Character names from right to left read: "Li Wenzhong", "Mu Ying" and "Chi Fushou". These characters are from novel "Da Ming Ying Lie Zhuan" (Tales of Ming Dynasty Heros).

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 26.5 cm x W. 29.1 cm (10 7/16 x 11 7/16 in.)

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