Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings

17th century

Not on view

This album, one of a set of two, contains meticulous miniature copies by Kano Tsunenobu of famous Chinese artists' works. Each painting bears an inscription indicating that it was executed in the manner of a specific artist. Although assembled according to subject, the leaves in this album are also paired so that one in color appears on the left and one in ink on the right.

Artwork Details

Title: Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings
Artist: Kano Tsunenobu (Japanese, 1636–1713)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 17th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 11 7/16 x 16 3/4 in. (29 x 42.5 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rubin, 1974
Object Number: 1974.224.1–.31
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings, Kano Tsunenobu Japanese, Album of thirty paintings; ink and color on silk, Japan — Album of Copies of Chinese Paintings
Multiple artists/makers
17th century

Mandarin Ducks and Iris, Kano Tsunenobu Japanese, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Japan — Mandarin Ducks and Iris
Kano Tsunenobu
17th–18th century

Yang Guifei Playing a Flute, Kano Tsunenobu Japanese, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Japan — Yang Guifei Playing a Flute
Kano Tsunenobu
17th–18th century

Album of Hawks and Calligraphy, Kano Tsunenobu Japanese, Album of ten paintings; ink and color on silk, Japan — Album of Hawks and Calligraphy
Kano Tsunenobu
17th–18th century

Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers, Kano Tsunenobu Japanese, Handscroll; ink and color on silk, Japan — Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers
Kano Tsunenobu
late 17th–early 18th century

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