Wishes for Longevity
Date2004
Maker
Wan Qingli 萬青力
Chinese, 1945 - 2017
Label TextThis 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.
Object number2011.6
ProvenanceArtist
Exhibition HistoryA related work was exhibited at Hong Kong, University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong University, 2006Credit LinePurchased with funds from Jill Davis in memory of Robert M. and Jacqueline C. MacRae
DimensionsOverall: 102 3/8 x 165 3/8 in. (260 x 240.1 cm)
MediumInk and color on paper
Otsu-e School
17th century
Object number: 49.251
Japanese
second half 17th century
Object number: 75.38.2
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