Praying Mantis and Fruit
Artist
Chao Shao-an
(Chinese, 1905 - 1998)
Date1984
MaterialsInk and colors on paper
DimensionsH. 12 in x W. 15 in, H. 30.5 cm x W. 38.0 cm image; H. 49 1/2 in x W. 19 in, H. 125.7 cm x W. 48.2 cm overall
Credit LineCollection of Master Chao Shao-An
Object number1992.310
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewInscribedIn the spring field, it hangs as large as a star.
The crimson tree is as red as a burning cloud.
Jiazi year [1984], winter solstice. Shao-an at
Mengxuantang.
approx. 1880-1940
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1300-1100 BCE
1900-1950
1900-1950
