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Portrait of Zhuge Liang,

1826 (stone); late 19th to first half of 20th century (rubbing)

Zhou Kai 周凱, 1779–1837
Chinese
Qing dynasty, 1644–1912
y1958-239

Information

Title
Portrait of Zhuge Liang
Dates

1826 (stone); late 19th to first half of 20th century (rubbing)

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink rubbing on paper
Dimensions
image: 94 x 34.4 cm. (37 x 13 9/16 in.) 113 x 39.5 cm. (44 1/2 x 15 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George Rowley
Object Number
y1958-239
Place Made

Asia, China

Inscription
漢諸葛亮武侯象 道光六年丙戌三月既望 富春周凱敬摹 Portrait of Zhuge Liang, the Marquis of Wu, of the Han Kingdom On the 16th day, 3rd month, in the bingwu cyclical year, the 6th year of the Daoguang reign, Zhou Kai of Fuchun respectfully painted.
Marks/Labels/Seals
Zhou Kai 周凱 (1779-1837) “Yungao” 芸皋, rect. relief
Description
Figure of the Shu Han Kingdom (221-263) strategist, scholar, and statesman Zhuge Liang 諸葛亮 (181-234) sitting on a rock with one leg over the other and both hands clasped around his knee.
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