Landscapes and botanical subjects

1788

Not on view

This album comprises twelve paintings by the imperial clansman and first cousin of the Qianlong emperor Hongwu. The album alternates between antiquarian landscapes, in which the artist emulates the style of a range of old masters, and botanical subjects, which range from bamboo to chrysanthemum to evergreen. Each painting is accompanied by a poem.

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Title: Landscapes and botanical subjects
Artist: Hongwu (Chinese, 1743–1811)
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 1788
Culture: China
Medium: Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 7 5/16 × 9 5/8 × 15/16 in. (18.5 × 24.4 × 2.4 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Matthew J. Edlund, 2024
Object Number: 2024.627.3
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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