Untitled
1922
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1922
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1922 ink by Kuang Xü|Guan Yuan, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This is a tall red scroll with white branches and flowers spread across it. The branches twist and turn, some thick and some thin, while tiny blossoms pop up here and there. Black ink writing runs along the top and side edges, like a poem or notes. The red background looks like it might be dyed fabric, not paint. The branches are drawn with quick, confident strokes—almost like they were brushed on fast. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.
Chinese, 1874–1909|Chinese, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736–1795)
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