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A prisoner being restrained whilst torturers cut his Archilles tendons

A prisoner being restrained whilst torturers cut his Archilles tendons
(19th century-early 20th century)
from a set of seven paintings depicting scenes of torture

Medium
opaque watercolour on rice paper
Measurements
17.3 × 25.7 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
3034.5-4
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Commander Lionel Robinson, 1953
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display