Consort Jin

1873 - 1924

Essentials

  • Top 3 works: Untitled
  • Museums on this site: The Palace Museum
  • Died: 1924
  • Top-ranked work: Untitled
  • Works on this site: 1

Historical Identity of Consort Jin

Consort Jin was not a visual artist, but a historical figure of the Qing dynasty. Born into the Manchu Bordered Red Banner Tatara clan, she was a consort of the Guangxu Emperor. Her life was marked by various imperial titles, including Concubine Jin, Consort Jin, and later, Noble Consort Jin. Following the end of the dynasty, she held the high rank of Dowager Imperial Noble Consort Duankang and was eventually known as Imperial Noble Consort Wenjing.

Her family connections were significant within the imperial court; her father was Changxu, who served as the Right Vice Minister of Revenue, and her sister was Consort Zhen. During the transition from the Qing dynasty to the Republican era, she remained a prominent figure in the palace, eventually becoming the highest-ranked woman in the palace after the death of Empress Dowager Longyu.

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Consort Jin work?

Consort Jin worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Can I explore Consort Jin's works by color spectrum?

The Spectral Index of Consort Jin is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

Is there a complete list of Consort Jin's artworks?

Every work by Consort Jin on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Where are Consort Jin's artworks grouped by keywords?

The By Keywords page of Consort Jin groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.

Test your eye

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
What was the name of the emperor who was the husband of Consort Jin?
Question 2:
In what year was Consort Jin born?
Question 3:
Which famous sculpture is believed to be part of her dowry settlement?
Question 4:
Which Empress Dowager was responsible for the death of Consort Jin's sister?
Question 5:
What was the highest rank held by Lady Tatara (Consort Jin) during the Republic of China era?