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Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). <em>Double Dragons</em>, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_PS9.jpg)
Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_PS9.jpg)
Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). <em>Double Dragons</em>, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_PS9.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_PS9.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). <em>Double Dragons</em>, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1991.248_IMLS_SL2.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1991.248_IMLS_SL2.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). <em>Double Dragons</em>, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_detail02_PS9.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_detail02_PS9.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). <em>Double Dragons</em>, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_detail03_PS9.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_detail03_PS9.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). <em>Double Dragons</em>, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_detail01_PS9.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_detail01_PS9.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). <em>Double Dragons</em>, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1991.248_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1991.248_bw_IMLS.jpg)

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Double Dragons

Wang Fang-yu

Asian Art

ARTIST Wang Fang-yu, Chinese, 1913 – 1997
MEDIUM Ink on paper
  • Place Made: China
    • DATES 1990
    PERIOD Contemporary
    DIMENSIONS Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm) Other: 32 1/2 x 54 in. (82.6 x 137.2 cm)  (show scale)
    SIGNATURE Fangyu
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 1991.248
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Shao Fang Wang
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Calligraphy: Double dragons. Chinese characters "Shuang long," (double dragons). Signed "Fangyu," with two seals of the artist. Condition: excellent.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_PS9.jpg)
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    Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). <em>Double Dragons</em>, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_PS9.jpg)

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