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An engraving of two buildings surrounded by a labyrinth.

An engraving of a labyrinth with two buildings in its center. The first building is in the exact center, and the second building is farther back behind the first. The labyrinth is a square shape, with a moat surrounding it. Surrounding the moat is another wall, with lush trees on the other side.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
TL42422.10
People
Ilantai, Chinese (active at the Manchu court, c. 1749 - 1793)
Title
Huayuan Zhengmian (Labyrinth), plate 5 from Changchun yuan shuifa tu (Pictures of the European Palaces and Waterworks)
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
1781-1787
Culture
Chinese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/371476

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Copper plate engraving with silk border
Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
65 × 98.5 cm (25 9/16 × 38 3/4 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard University, Houghton Library, Philip Hofer Charitable Trust and Amy Lowell Bequest.
Object Number
TL42422.10
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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