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Spring Basket: Peony, White Magnolia, and Peach Blossom — Anonymous, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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Written by: Isabella PetrovSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 24900
Anonymous, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Spring Basket: Peony, White Magnolia, and Peach Blossom

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In the 1600s, printing flourished in such Jiangnan cities as Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Huizhou, evolving from privately enjoyed illustrated books printed in color to more commercialized single-sheet color prints that were hung on walls and became part of the rich urban visual culture.

Artist / MakerAnonymous, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date1700–1750
Culture / OriginChina, Suzhou, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
MediumPolychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions28.1 x 37.4 cm (11 1/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
DepartmentChinese Art
TypePrint
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