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Plum, Pine, and Bamboo

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

Date:

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), mid- to late 19th century

Artist:

Xugu (Chinese, 1823-1896)

About this artwork

This painting presents the overlapping branches of pine, plum, and bamboo trees—three species traditionally asso-ciated with integrity because of their enduring nature. Xugu, originally named Zhu Huairen, was a military officer who gave up his career to become a Chan Buddhist monk during the Taiping Rebellion (1850–64). After wander-ing the cities to sell his paintings, he settled in Shanghai and became a prominent member of the art world there. Xugu excelled at capturing lively impressions of plants and animals, such as bamboo, wisteria, squirrels, and fish.

Status

On View, Gallery 134

Department

Arts of Asia

Artist

Xugu

Title

Plum, Pine, and Bamboo

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

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1824–1896

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

147.9 × 81.3 cm (58 1/4 × 32 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Florence Ayscough and Harley Farnsworth MacNair

Reference Number

1943.155

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