Chinese painting ‘Noble Portrait’, Qing dynasty

Ink and pigments on paper. A simple composition depicts a young nobleman seated on a large wooden seat upholstered with multicoloured dragon motifs. His head is covered by a small red cap lined with fur. His body is almost entirely covered by an orange tunic, and his sleeves and neck are decorated with golden dragons on a blue background. As a belt, he wears a red ribbon, also decorated with dragons, from which perfume pendants fall. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) 

Size: 126.8 x 68.2 cm; Size with frame: 232 x 83.4 cm