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Wishes for Longevity

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Wishes for Longevity

2004

Wan Qingli 萬青力

Chinese, 1945 - 2017

This monumental work was created shortly after the artist recovered from cancer, which made him realize the fleeting nature of life. The shining moon illumines the cloudy sky and endless sea, the waves of which gently wash ashore. The inscription, Wishing Each other Longevity, reminds the viewer to appreciate nature's beauty, however simple it may appear.
Ink and color on paper
Overall: 102.4 x 165.4 in.
Purchased with funds from Jill Davis in memory of Robert M. and Jacqueline C. MacRae
2011.6
Provenance: Artist
location
Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistoryA related work was exhibited at Hong Kong, University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong University, 2006

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