Hsiao I Obtaining the Lan-T'ing Calligraphy by Trickery (first image) and Prunus Blossoms (second image)
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Caption
Hsiao I Obtaining the Lan-T'ing Calligraphy by Trickery (first image) and Prunus Blossoms (second image), late 17th century. Ink and color on silk, With mount: 12 5/8 x 30 in. (32.1 x 76.2 cm) Image 1: 11 1/4 x 27 in. (28.6 x 68.6 cm) Image 2: 11 1/4 x 27 in. (28.6 x 68.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Ralph C. Marcove, 81.194.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Hsiao I Obtaining the Lan-T'ing Calligraphy by Trickery (first image) and Prunus Blossoms (second image)
Date
late 17th century
Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
Period
Kangxi Period
Geography
Place made: China
Medium
Ink and color on silk
Classification
Dimensions
With mount: 12 5/8 x 30 in. (32.1 x 76.2 cm) Image 1: 11 1/4 x 27 in. (28.6 x 68.6 cm) Image 2: 11 1/4 x 27 in. (28.6 x 68.6 cm)
Signatures
Unsigned
Markings
Two collectors' seals: the first at left corner reads: "Authenticated seal of painting and calligraphy of Ku-jun Tai Chih. Pei-chih Shih was also names Chih-nung". The second seal, at the lower right corner, reads: "Tun-Chou Tai-Chih's cherished peace of his life."
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Ralph C. Marcove
Accession Number
81.194.1
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