Portrait of a Dignitary, (18th century)

Wang Zhaoji (1701-?)

Dimensions:

86.00cm wide   170.00cm high (33.86 inches wide  66.93 inches high)



Life-size portrait on silk of a dignitary, slightly turned aside, the left arm supporting a sceptre, the right hand stroking his beard and moustache, wearing an official's cap and a red robe with dragon, cloud and pearl motifs picked out in gold.
It is well possible that this is a portrait of an idealised, historical official such as Mi Fu, the great Song cultural hero.

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Literature:
Yu Jianhua et al :. Zhongguo meishujia renming cidian (Biographical dictionary of famous Chinese artists), Shanghai People's Fine Art Publishing House, 1981, page 123. His 'zi' name is Luren His 'hao'name is Jingxiang and originates from Zhejiang, Fuxing