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Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 8
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Leaf 8 Li Bing's colophon reads: Maple leaves drift in the wind, the autumn gusts bracing, Hibiscus flowers steeped with water, the evening breeze light. The moonlight's slanting beams shine upon dreaming lovers. No wonder that pair of fowl should dream of their absent partners.
| Artist / Maker | Fan Qi |
|---|---|
| Date | early 1650s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
| Medium | album leaf; ink and color on silk |
| Dimensions | Image: 12.6 x 17.3 cm (4 15/16 x 6 13/16 in.); Overall: 21 x 22 cm (8 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Fan Qi (1616–1694) — Chinese artist (1616-1694).Disciplines: painter.Source: Wikidata (CC0) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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