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Qian Xuan

Fish Swimming among Reeds

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Attributed to Qian Xuan (1235-late 13th century)

Title

Fish Swimming among Reeds

Period

Qing

Year

1800s

Medium

  • ink and light color on silk

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • ink and light color on silk

Materials

ink, light color

Supports

  • silk

Geography

Origin: China

Dimensions

922 cm (363 inches) (length) of painting

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Number inscribed on outside of mount near top/outer rod on the left in red ink: H1[4]11;Inscription/calligraphy panel (to the left of image) measuring: 14 1/4 x 23 3/4"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Senator Theodore Francis Green

Object Number

66.281.1

Type

  • Paintings

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

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Attributed to Qian Xuan (1235-late 13th century)
Fish Swimming among Reeds, 1800s
ink and light color on silk
922 cm (363 inches) (length) of painting
Bequest of Senator Theodore Francis Green 66.281.1

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