★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors are outstanding." — Roumayne
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Fast shipping! Talented artist! Smooth transaction!" — Jim
★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter
★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors are outstanding." — Roumayne
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Fast shipping! Talented artist! Smooth transaction!" — Jim
★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter
★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors are outstanding." — Roumayne
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Fast shipping! Talented artist! Smooth transaction!" — Jim
★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter

Mongolian Nobleman - Manchu Fashion Art Print

$30USD

Unravel the enigma of Qing dynasty bureaucracy in this captivating fine art print. You're witnessing a mandarin's sartorial symphony, where every hue speaks volumes of rank and ritual.

His powder-blue changshan, a canvas of understated elegance, drapes gracefully over a canary-bright vest. The ebony collar, adorned with labyrinthine fretwork, hints at the maze-like complexities of imperial governance. A fur-trimmed headpiece crowns his visage, its russet tones echoing autumnal wisdom. Observe the jade-hued cuff, a subtle nod to virtuous rule. Saffron shoes peek beneath voluminous folds, grounding this administrative titan in earthly pragmatism.

This isn't mere costume - it's a wearable treatise on statecraft. Howett's brush captures every nuance, from silk's lustrous sheen to the matte gravitas of official bearing. You're peering through a portal to China's bureaucratic golden age, where fabric becomes edict and color signals administrative prowess. This artwork invites you to decode the intricate language of civil service fashion, a visual feast where sartorial splendor meets governmental might.

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Artist Biography

Hardy Jowett was a renowned art historian and textile expert known for his extensive studies of Qing Dynasty Manchu fashion. His meticulous research delved into the intricate designs of longpao robes, phoenix crowns, and kesi-woven fabrics that defined the opulence of the Qing era.

Jowett’s passion for preserving the heritage of Manchu fashion led him to document the intricate symbolism in garments—like the nine dragons on Jifu or the embroidered plum blossoms on winter sleeves—that conveyed messages of power, prosperity, and resilience.

His scholarship helped elevate these traditional arts, showing the world that every thread, stitch, and design was not just decoration, but a reflection of the cultural heartbeat of an empire.

Today, Hardy Jowett's legacy lives on as a key reference for historians and fashion enthusiasts who seek to understand the grandeur and intricacies of Qing Dynasty attire.

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Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters. Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your art & the planet.

Choose a white border for a fresh and refined visual break between artwork & frame. Or no border for a bold, immersive viewing experience.

True-to-life tones without glare or distortion: warm white, archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper

Sharper details and deeper saturation endure for generations thanks to high-definition print lab techniques.

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Framed Art Prints

Framed Fine Art Prints

• Chevron cut wooden frames for a timeless statement.

• Ultra-clear perspex glaze.

• Includes 2" / 5cm acid-free, archival grade matboard.

3 distinctive colors

Black: Suits every style from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

White: Helps art shine bright in dark rooms to lift your mood.

Natural: Infuses warmth with its rich, honeyed tones.

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Non-toxic Giclee Printing

Giclée Printing

Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.

A Century of Color

Printed using a pro-lab process that helps art stay bold & breathtaking for up to 100 yr with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.

Water-based Inks

Neo pigment, water-based inks that are 100% non-hazardous and toxin-free. Meeting the strictest industry standards as defined by Oeko-Tex 100 safety applications, Residues Standard List (RSL) and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.

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  • Produced in USA, UK, EU & AUS
  • Printed & shipped in 2-4 days
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Your new treasure gets produced after you purchase at print labs across the USA, UK, EU & AUS. Significantly reducing landfill waste by only making things people actually want.

Ethically Made, Climate Conscious

The international network of print labs I work with ensure your new treasure's made as close to you as possible. Significantly reducing delivery times and carbon emissions from the print lab to your front door.

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I work with Prodigi to create all the products on my store.

All Prodigi's print lab partners around the world adhere to anti child labour and anti forced labour regulations. Providing safe and generous working environments for all staff.

The print labs also provide traceability for core raw materials from suppliers. And those suppliers are screened for compliance with fair labor and sustainability standards.

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Delivery Times

USA: 4-9 days • Canada: 5-12 days • UK: 4-9 days • Europe: 5-10 days • Australia: 4-9 days • New Zealand: 5-12 days • Rest of the world: 3-4 weeks

Why the Wait?

Delivery times include production, quality assurance & thoughtful packaging + shipping from A to B to You. More details on orders and shipping

Every package tracked so you can watch your treasure move from A to B to You.

Sent carbon neutral at no extra charge. For peace of mind your money's being kind.

30 Day Returns

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back to before the approval of your return request.

3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

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Only the Best Will Do

Fine art heavyweight paper enhances details, depth & dimension while softening glare to let colors tell their full story.

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Corner portion of Rousseau-style giclée print featuring tropical jungle foliage
Print lab with multiple workstations where people are engaged in hands-on art print projects
 giclée print of a tiger prowling through dense jungle foliage

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Rich colors, velvety matte texture
3 chic frame choices
Museum-grade fine art paper
Luxe water-based inks
FSC® certified paper & wood
Brand new, just for you
Printed & shipped in 2-4 days
Shipped carbon neutral
3 good deeds in every purchase
Rich colors, velvety matte texture
3 chic frame choices
Museum-grade fine art paper
Luxe water-based inks
FSC® certified paper & wood
Brand new, just for you
Printed & shipped in 2-4 days
Shipped carbon neutral
3 good deeds in every purchase

A Century of Color

Printed using a pro-lab process that helps art stay bold & breathtaking for up to 100 yr with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.