Partial transcription of the Stone Gate Inscription (Shimen ming); Painting of pine and red plum blossoms

Li Jian Chinese
Calligraphy undated, 1940s; painting dated 1943
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 216
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 現代 李健 楷書節錄石門銘,松梅圖 扇頁二幅
  • Title: Partial transcription of the Stone Gate Inscription (Shimen ming); Painting of pine and red plum blossoms
  • Artist: Li Jian (1881/1882–1956)
  • Date: Calligraphy undated, 1940s; painting dated 1943
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Two folding fans mounted on an album leaf; ink on paper and ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: Overall with mounting (closed): 13 3/8 × 25 1/4 in. (34 × 64.1 cm)
    Overall with mounting (open): 26 11/16 × 25 1/4 in. (67.8 × 64.1 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Lent by Constance and Wen Fong Collection
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art