PaintingsKorean18th century

Spring Bamboo

first half 18th century

Artists

Yu Tŏk-chang (also known as Su-un and Ka-san-ŭng)Artist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Album leaf mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on pinkish buff paper; with large, square, red, intaglio seal of the artist reading "Su Un Chi In"

Culture

Korean

Period

Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 28.5 x W. 25.2 cm (11 1/4 x 9 15/16 in.) mounting: H. 111.8 x W. 45.7 cm (44 x 18 in.)

Provenance

[Kang Collection, New York (2003)] sold; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.

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