Orchid

early 20th century

Not on view

Orchids are an emblem of quiet, even hidden virtue, and a subject well suited to rendering in ink alone. Wu's muted palette is elegant and understated, but enough color is used to satisfy turn-of-the-century taste.

Artwork Details

清/現代　吳昌碩　清風芝蘭圖　摺扇
Title: Orchid
Artist: Wu Changshuo (Chinese, 1844–1927)
Date: early 20th century
Culture: China
Medium: Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on alum paper
Dimensions: 7 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. (18.7 x 51.8 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986
Object Number: 1986.267.125
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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