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Watching the Waterfall 高士觀瀑圖

A work made of hanging scroll; ink and slight color on silk.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of hanging scroll; ink and slight color on silk.

Date:

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th century

Artist:

Xia Kui 夏葵 (Chinese, 15th century)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Artist

Xia Kui

Title

Watching the Waterfall 高士觀瀑圖

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

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1368–1644

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and slight color on silk

Inscriptions

Insription: Painted by Xia Kui of Qiantang 錢塘夏葵寫. Seals of the artist: 夏氏廷暉, intaglio, square.

Dimensions

195.6 × 101.6 cm (77 × 30 in.)

Credit Line

Purchase from R. A. Waller Fund

Reference Number

1924.1046

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