Chrysanthemums, 13th-14th century
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Bequest of Louis W. Hill, Jr.expand_more 96.146.298
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The history of Chinese flower-and-bird painting up to the Tang dynasty (618-907) represents a gradual, cumulative mastery of the artists' means of description and expression. Two groups of artists dominate: the academy school and the scholar-painters. The first group worked mainly with descriptive line and color on silk. They pursued a meticulous, naturalistic rendering, a dazzling surface and a sensuous effect. This painting is a good example of this style. The chrysanthemum flowers in autumnal solitude, embodying purity in its yellow blossoms. It is a favored motif among literati artists.
Guan Daosheng, a native of Qingpu, in present-day Shanghai, was an accomplished poet, painter, and calligrapher of the Yuan dynasty. She was married to Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322), a prince and descendant of the Song dynasty who became one of the most influential scholars, painters, and calligraphers in Chinese history. Their second son, Zhao Yong, also became a famous painter and calligrapher.
Details
- Title
- Chrysanthemums
- Artist Life
- 1262 - 1319
- Role
- Maker
- Dimension
- 9 1/2 in. (24.13 cm) (circular mat opening)
- Accession Number
- 96.146.298
- Curator Approved
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