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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
Not on view
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

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