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The Two Immortals of Harmony and Unity
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About this work
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.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineThe Two Immortals of Harmony and Unity (和合二仙), 1736–95. China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95). Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 2025.32
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