Title

Poems by Cao Zhenxiu, c1762. Paintings by Gai Qi, c1799

Caption

Poems by Cao Zhenxiu, c1762. Paintings by Gai Qi, c1799. Han Zhao (49 – c. 120 CE or 45 - c. 117 CE), courtesy name Huiban was a Chinese historian, philosopher, and politician. She was the first known female Chinese historian. She completed her brother Ban Gu's work on the history of the Western Han, the Book of Han. She also wrote Lessons for Women, an influential work on women's conduct

Date

18th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP24A01_125

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No

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Rights managed

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11,6Mb (568,2Kb) / 8,0in x 5,6in / 2406 x 1689 (300dpi)

Keywords

Poems Cao Zhenxiu Paintings Gai Qi Han Zhao Huiban 18th century Chinese historian philosopher politician brother Ban Gu history Western Han Book of Han Lessons for Women influential work women's conduct Asia China

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