1970s A Palace Concert Unknown Artist Late Tang dynasty

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This painting is a framed print/reproduction of A Palace Concert (唐人宮樂圖), one of the most famous Chinese silk paintings from … Read more This painting is a framed print/reproduction of A Palace Concert (唐人宮樂圖), one of the most famous Chinese silk paintings from the late Tang dynasty (c. 9th century).

Artwork Overview
Title: A Palace Concert (宮樂圖 / 唐人宮樂圖)

Artist: Anonymous (Late Tang dynasty)

Medium: Ink and color on silk

Original Location: National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan

Key Details & Composition
The Scene: Depicts ten court ladies seated around a large woven-bamboo table, attended by two standing maidservants. The women are engaged in a social gathering, drinking tea/wine and playing music.

Instrumentation: Several ladies play traditional instruments of the era, including a pipa (lute, held horizontally and played with a large pick), a zheng (zither), a transverse flute (dizi), and rhythmic clappers (paiban).

Tang Aesthetics: Showcases quintessential late-Tang high-society fashion and beauty ideals, including rounded facial features, high hair buns decorated with floral ornaments, and layered silk robes.

Under the Table: A small pet dog is curled up asleep under the frame of the table. See less