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, 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.
High-resolution images of Five Oxen
Han Huang, Five Oxen, The Palace Museum. Public domain.
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?
Who is the artist behind "Five Oxen"?
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
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.