PaintingsJapanese19th century

The Four Friends: Pine, Plum, Bamboo, and Orchid

19th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Ink and light color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

(paper) H. 28.3 cm x W. 71.5 cm (11 1/8 x 28 1/8 in.)

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