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A dark tan rectangular painted scroll depicts a robed woman sitting on the edge of a flat bed with her left leg up. She faces the viewer and holds a fan in her right hand and her face in her left.

Beautiful Woman in Her Boudoir, Traditionally said to be a portrait of Madame Hedong (1618-1664) by Wu Zhuo (active 17th century)

1703 - 1742

Anonymous, or Follower of Leng Mei 冷枚

Chinese

Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk; with spurious signature reading "Wu Zhuo"

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

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