Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1635
Materials:silk
Technique:painted
Subjects:flower seasons (Autumn)
Dimensions:Height: 175 centimetres (image) Height: 274 centimetres (mount) Width: 98.50 centimetres (image) Width: 122.50 centimetres (mount)
Description:
Hanging scroll probably from workshop of Chen Hongshou, dated 1635. This composition was created as a birthday gift for an 80-year-old. Chrysanthemums bloom in the autumn so represent endurance, fortitude and therefore long life. Inscribed, painted in ink and colours on silk.
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![图片[1]-hanging scroll; painting BM-1978-1009-0.1-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/Paintings/mid_RFC1930.jpg)
![图片[2]-hanging scroll; painting BM-1978-1009-0.1-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/Paintings/mid_01611896_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-hanging scroll; painting BM-1978-1009-0.1-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/Paintings/mid_RFC1930_1.jpg)
![图片[4]-hanging scroll; painting BM-1978-1009-0.1-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/Paintings/mid_RFC1930_3.jpg)
![图片[5]-hanging scroll; painting BM-1978-1009-0.1-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/Paintings/mid_00160567_001.jpg)
Comments:This composition was created as a birthday gift for an 80-year-old. Chrysanthemums bloom in the autumn so represent endurance, fortitude and therefore long life.
Materials:silk
Technique:painted
Subjects:flower seasons (Autumn)
Dimensions:Height: 175 centimetres (image) Height: 274 centimetres (mount) Width: 98.50 centimetres (image) Width: 122.50 centimetres (mount)
Description:
Hanging scroll probably from workshop of Chen Hongshou, dated 1635. This composition was created as a birthday gift for an 80-year-old. Chrysanthemums bloom in the autumn so represent endurance, fortitude and therefore long life. Inscribed, painted in ink and colours on silk.
IMG
Comments:This composition was created as a birthday gift for an 80-year-old. Chrysanthemums bloom in the autumn so represent endurance, fortitude and therefore long life.
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