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A set of seven paintings depicting scenes of torture

A set of seven paintings depicting scenes of torture
 (19th century-early 20th century)

Medium
opaque watercolour on rice paper
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Commander Lionel Robinson, 1953
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
opaque watercolour on rice paper
Measurements
(1) 19.0 × 25.7 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(2) 18.2 × 22.2 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(3) 18.9 × 24.5 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(4) 18.9 × 26.5 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(5) 17.3 × 25.7 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(6) 18.7 × 26.4 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(7) 19.0 × 25.4 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
3034.1-7-4
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Commander Lionel Robinson, 1953
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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