Qing Dynasty

1644–1912 CE

Colorful ceramic sculpture of three monks surrounding a reclining figure, displayed in a glass case.

The Qing dynasty was established by the Manchus and became a large, wealthy world empire.

The Basics

A traditional Chinese landscape hanging scroll with mountains, trees, and a person, displayed on a white wall in a gallery or museum.

VIDEO: Painting Formats: Hand Scrolls vs. Hanging Scrolls

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Qing dynasty

Shanghai School

xieyi style

Xu Gu Cat and Butterfly, 19th century, Qing dynasty, hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, China, 86 1/4 × 31 3/4 in. (219.1 × 80.6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Painting

VIDEO: Xu Gu, Cat and Butterfly and the xieyi style

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