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A warrior

A warrior
(19th century-early 20th century)

Medium
ink and colour on paper
Measurements
96.4 × 45.0 cm (image) 108 × 56.5 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
China
Inscription
inscribed (vertically) in ink u.r.: 戊申 端 午 山 (...illeg.) 王元巖 冩
stamped in red ink u.r.: 王元 / (...illeg.) 印
Accession Number
1019-D4
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1947
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
Physical description
A warrior is posing and looking back. He is about to draw his sword with his right hand. His eyes look intense. The figure is painted or written in calligraphic brushstrokes.