CHINESE
A prisoner being restrained whilst torturers cut his Archilles tendons
(19th century-early 20th century)
from a set of seven paintings depicting scenes of torture

Medium
opaque watercolour on rice paper

Measurements
17.3 × 25.7 cm irreg. (image and sheet)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Commander Lionel Robinson, 1953

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
3034.5-4

Department
Asian Art

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