Ren Xun. <em>A Scholar and His Wife in Their Garden</em>, 19th century. Handscroll; ink on paper, image: 13 1/8 × 51 1/8 in. (33.3 × 129.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden, 83.168.13 (Photo: , 83.168.13_PS9.jpg)

A Scholar and His Wife in Their Garden

Artist:Ren Xun

Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper

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Dates:19th century

Dimensions: image: 13 1/8 × 51 1/8 in. (33.3 × 129.9 cm) mounted: 13 1/2 × 276 in. (34.3 × 701 cm)

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Accession Number: 83.168.13

Image: 83.168.13_PS9.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
A shaven-headed young scholar seated on a drum-shaped garden stool beside a gnarled tree while a woman kneels and prays before an outdoor altar bearing offering vessels filled with fruit. Dated and signed at upper left, with one seal of the artist. Condition: no damage.

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