Title Page for the Album of Three Perfections

Wu Hufan

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Object Label

Wu Hufan used seal script calligraphy to compose this title page. The title is accompanied by a brief biography describing Jiang Shijie’s filial piety and humble habits; Jiang is believed to have emulated not just Ni Zan’s painting style but also the austere lifestyle of the Yuan master.

Caption

Wu Hufan (Chinese, 1894–1970). Title Page for the Album of Three Perfections, 20th century. Ink on folded double page, 11 x 17 1/2 in. (27.9 x 44.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Baekeland, 66.188.4. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Artist

Wu Hufan

Title

Title Page for the Album of Three Perfections

Date

20th century

Geography

Place made: China

Medium

Ink on folded double page

Classification

Album Leaf

Dimensions

11 x 17 1/2 in. (27.9 x 44.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Baekeland

Accession Number

66.188.4

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