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Painting album leaf depicts customs of Li people
Updated: Jan 3, 2024
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Explore the lifestyle and methods of production of the Li ethnic group during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) with this painting album leaf! It is one of 15 illustrations depicting Li people’s activities such as house-building and weaving.
The figures boast simple yet elegant lines, using harmoniously blended colors. The mountains and stones adopt blue-and-green, resulting in a balanced rendering.
Kept in the Hainan Museum, these paintings provide invaluable insights into the history, economy and culture of the Li ethnic group as early as the Qing Dynasty.
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