Westlake Panorama

mid-1700s

woodblock print, ink on paper; printed with three woodblocks in shades of black on four sheets

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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Woodblock printing in color reached a height in China in the 1600s to 1700s. The prints were executed by means of sets of separate blocks, each carved to print a different color.

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Discussion

FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Woodblock printing in color reached a height in China in the 1600s to 1700s. The prints were executed by means of sets of separate blocks, each carved to print a different color.

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Be the first to share your thoughts.