Two Boys
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.A chubby boy carries a branch bearing strings of coins and a gold ingot, which are expressive of wealth. The other boy holds a plate of precious and auspicious items. Together they deliver what many people desire most in life.
The sumptuously patterned, brocadelike background is characteristic of prints produced in Yangliuqing. Here, it is further enriched with multiple fu characters, signifying happiness and good fortune.
The sumptuously patterned, brocadelike background is characteristic of prints produced in Yangliuqing. Here, it is further enriched with multiple fu characters, signifying happiness and good fortune.
Artwork Details
- Title: Two Boys
- Period: late Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Culture: China
- Medium: Woodblock print; ink, color, and gold on paper with additional hand coloring
- Dimensions: Image: 19 13/16 x 11 9/16 in. (50.3 x 29.4 cm)
Overall: 27 1/16 x 20 in. (68.7 x 50.8 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: On loan from the British Museum
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art