Five Oxen (Han Huang)

Han Huang (723–787) made Five Oxen. It is kept at The Palace Museum in Beijing, People's Republic of China.

Five Oxen by Han Huang, The Palace Museum
Five Oxen by Han Huang, The Palace Museum. Public domain.

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Five Oxen, in brief

Title
Five Oxen
Artist
Han Huang (723–787)
Where to see it
The Palace Museum, Beijing, People's Republic of China

Which museum holds Five Oxen?

The Palace Museum

Beijing, People's Republic of China

Origins and History of The Palace Museum The Palace Museum, also known as the Beijing Palace Museum, occupies the Forbidden City at the core of Beijing, China. This large national museum complex inherited the imperial royal palaces from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The construction of the Forbidden City began in 1406 under the Ming emperor Zhu Di and was completed in 1420.

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Questions on Five Oxen, answered

Where is "Five Oxen" by Han Huang on display today?

The original "Five Oxen" by Han Huang is held at The Palace Museum, Beijing, People's Republic of China. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

Is "Five Oxen" by Han Huang in the public domain?

"Five Oxen" by Han Huang is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who is the artist behind "Five Oxen"?

"Five Oxen" was created by Han Huang. The information on this page describes Han Huang's original work.

What explains the copyright situation of "Five Oxen" by Han Huang?

The copyright status of "Five Oxen" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 787.

About the artist, Han Huang

Han Huang

723–787

Han Huang

Historical Role and Political Career Han Huang was a Chinese economist and politician of the Tang dynasty. Born in 723, he served as a chancellor during the reign of the Emperor Dezong. His career was marked by significant roles, including serving as the prefect of Jin Prefecture, the prefect of Su Prefecture, and the governor of Zhejiang Circuit. He also held the position of military governor of Zhenhai Circuit and was eventually created the Duke of Jin.

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