Two Egrets Among Lotus
Two Egrets Among Lotus
Two Egrets Among Lotus
Two Egrets Among Lotus

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Two Egrets Among Lotus,

undated; 19th century

Anonymous
Chinese
Qing dynasty, 1644–1912
y1949-46

Information

Title
Two Egrets Among Lotus
Dates

undated; 19th century

Maker
Anonymous
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and white on silk
Dimensions
Painting: 126 x 50.5 cm. (49 5/8 x 19 7/8 in.) Mount: 182 x 64.4 cm. (71 5/8 x 25 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Albert E. McVitty
Object Number
y1949-46
Place Made

Asia, China

Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing
Type
chinese painting styles, paintings, scroll paintings, hanging scrolls
Subject
lotus, egrets, bamboo

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