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A set of seven paintings depicting scenes of torture

A set of seven paintings depicting scenes of torture
 (19th century-early 20th century)

Medium
opaque watercolour on rice paper
Measurements
(1) 19.0 × 25.7 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(2) 18.2 × 22.2 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(3) 18.9 × 24.5 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(4) 18.9 × 26.5 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(5) 17.3 × 25.7 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(6) 18.7 × 26.4 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
(7) 19.0 × 25.4 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
3034.1-7-4
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Commander Lionel Robinson, 1953
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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A prisoner brought before authorities

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A prisoner being garrotted

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A prisoner being threatened by guards with a knife

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A prisoner being beaten with a cane

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A prisoner being restrained whilst torturers cut his Archilles tendons

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A prisoner being beaten about the head

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A prisoner being beaten across the back