Pine and Crane, 1932
Wang Zhenexpand_more
Ink and color on silkexpand_more
Gift of Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more 96.97.39
Not on Viewexpand_more
All the motifs in this painting are auspicious. Pine is a robust evergreen-like plum blossom, it is capable of withstanding the snows of winter. The two subjects are often combined with the crane-a bird symbolic of longevity, thus representing abundant blessings.
Details
- Title
- Pine and Crane
- Artist Life
- 1867 - 1938
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 96.97.39
- Curator Approved
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