Orchids
Orchids
Orchids
Orchids

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Orchids,

1611

Chen Yuansu 陳元素, late 16th–17th century
Chinese
Ming dynasty, 1368–1644
y1968-229

Information

Title
Orchids
Dates

1611

Maker
Chen Yuansu 陳元素
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions
Painting: 82.2 x 30 cm. (32 3/8 x 11 13/16 in.) Mount: 224.5 x 46.2 cm. (88 3/8 x 18 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Arthur M. Sackler Collection
Object Number
y1968-229
Place Made

Asia, China

Inscription
dated 1611
Marks/Labels/Seals
seal of artist Written in graphite on label adhered to edge of rolled scroll Sticker adhered on edge of scroll: B11
Culture
Chinese
Period
Ming
Type
paintings, chinese painting styles, scroll paintings, hanging scrolls
Subject
orchids

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