Bamboo and Rock

Place of OriginChina

DateApprox. 1880 - 1900

DynastyQing dynasty (1644 - 1911)

MaterialsInk and colors on gold-surfaced paper

DimensionsH. 12 in x W. 24 1/8 in, H. 30.48 cm x W. 61.28 cm

Credit LineGift of Joseph and Nancy Wang in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Hsin-Chung Wang

Object number1998.33.i

DepartmentChinese Art

ClassificationsPainting

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SignedSeal: “徵仲” (朱文方印)。 Collectors seal: “士端” (朱文聯珠印)。

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Some artists strive to express the natural affinity that exists particularly between bamboo and rocks. In this fan painting, the two elements are an interesting study of composition, line, and form. The dark, refined, clearly defined brushstrokes emphasize the movement of the three bamboo branches in the foreground, behind which lightly inked bamboo leaves and softly contoured rocks create the illusion of depth.

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