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Female musician playing chimes and gongs, Qing Dynasty
Female musician playing chimes and gongs, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc. Howlett and Brimmer, London, 1824
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Andrea Antoine Arts Baptiste Bertin Breton Brimmer Cardon Chimes Freschi Henri Leonard Jean Baptiste Howlett Manufactures Musician Percussion Trades Gongs
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon, depicts a female musician from the Qing Dynasty of China, skillfully playing chimes and gongs. The image is taken from the comprehensive work "China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc." published by Howlett and Brimmer in London in 1824. The musician is dressed in traditional Chinese attire, with a flowing robe adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Her hair is styled in a high, elaborate bun, held in place by ornate hairpins. In her hands, she holds a pair of mallets, poised to strike the large, resonant gongs. Nearby, a set of chimes hangs, ready to be played. The intricacy of the engraving is evident in the details of the musician's clothing, the textures of the fabric, and the delicate patterns on the gongs and chimes. The use of hand-coloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the musician and her instruments to life. This print is a testament to the rich cultural traditions of China during the Qing Dynasty, a time when music and the arts flourished. The musician's focused expression and the harmonious arrangement of the instruments suggest a deep connection to her craft, making this image a beautiful representation of Chinese music and culture.
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