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Empress Dowager Cixi

Empress Dowager Cixi

b. 1835 — d. 1908

Chinese, 1835–1908

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Born 1835 — Died 1908

1700s

Calligraphy: "Happiness"

Calligraphy: "Happiness"

1890s

Peonies

Peonies

1900s

Fragrance of the Orchids

Fragrance of the Orchids

Good Fortune and Longevity

Good Fortune and Longevity

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4 artworks

Calligraphy: "Happiness"

Calligraphy: "Happiness"

, 1700

Peonies

Peonies

, 1890

Fragrance of the Orchids

Fragrance of the Orchids

, 1902

Good Fortune and Longevity

Good Fortune and Longevity

, 1902