Luo Zhang Begs for his Wife’s Pardon
Original Language Title羅章跪樓 清末民初
CultureChinese
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumWoodblock print; ink and color on paper
DimensionsOverall: 9 3/4 × 10 7/8 inches (24.77 × 27.62 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Laurence Sickman
Object numberF88-44/278
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Gallery LabelLove is a universal theme often illustrated in Chinese art and theater. The opera in the print tells the historical story of a romantic love affair. Although this bedroom scene depicts the hero entangled between different lovers, the opera eventually has a happy ending.
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