Guanyin
This ink rubbing preserves an image of a stone carving based on a painting. According to the inscription, the original painting was made by an artist named Zhou Xun; the stone carvers and the donor are also identified. Borne aloft by clouds, draped in flowing robes and ornate jewels, and crowned by an elaborate headdress, merciful Guanyin rides to rescue the faithful.
Artwork Details
- 清 周璕 觀音像（拓片）
- Title: Guanyin
- Artist: Zhou Xun (Chinese, 1649–1729)
- Date: 20th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Rubbing of a Qing dynasty (1644–1911) stone carving; ink on paper
- Dimensions: Overall with mounting: 75 × 42 in. (190.5 × 106.7 cm)
- Classification: Rubbing
- Credit Line: Gift of Miss H. C. Wagner, 1959
- Object Number: 59.195.2
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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Stele: Song dynasty (960–1279), 960–68; rubbing: 20th century
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