Flowers and Plants
Dateca. 1810s
Label TextSwift brushstrokes underscore the confidence of Chen Hongshou, an artist skilled in calligraphy, painting, seal carving and teapot designs. In the cursive inscriptions Chen acknowledges his inspiration from ancient masters, yet distinct features characterize his work-such as his "boneless" style, creating the impression of a close-up view by painting a fragment of the plant.
Object number2008.1.1
ProvenanceZhang Baoshi章保世 (1886-after 1934); Sotheby's, March 27, 1996, item 444; Thomas and Patricia Ebrey
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective, Dec. 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009.Published ReferencesThe Shanghai Museum, "Illustrated Catalogue of Selected Works of Ancient Chinese Calligraphy and Painting", vol.5 pp 36-366Credit LineGift of Patricia and Thomas Ebrey, in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Seattle Art Museum
DimensionsOverall: 12 13/16 x 19 7/16 in. (32.6 x 49.3 cm)
Image: 10 3/8 x 17 1/2 in. (26.4 x 44.4 cm)
MediumInk and color on paper
log in
