Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Qian Weicheng. It dates from 1746 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Created in 1746, this hanging scroll presents a solitary peony rendered in ink and subtle color on paper.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a single flower rendered in ink and color on paper as a hanging scroll.
The painting shows a single flower rendered in ink and color on paper as a hanging scroll. Created in 1746 by Qian Weicheng, the work belongs to the still‑life genre and was produced in China before entering the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Its subject is a flower, depicted in a manner typical of Qing‑era decorative painting, and the image functions as a representation of that botanical form within the composition.
Technique & Style
Created in 1746, this painting by Qian Weicheng is executed as a hanging scroll using ink and color applied to paper. The work is classified within the still-life genre and depicts floral subjects. Executed in China, the piece combines traditional ink techniques with colored pigments on a paper support, characteristic of the medium's handling during the mid-eighteenth century.
History & Provenance
The work titled Untitled was created in 1746 in China by the Qing dynasty painter Qian Weicheng as a hanging scroll in ink and color on paper. Its inception is recorded as 1746‑01‑01, providing a precise dating for the piece. The provenance traces from its commissioning in 18th‑century China to its acquisition by the museum in the 20th century.
After its execution, the scroll entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it has been held since acquisition. The painting depicts a flower, consistent with its genre classification as a still‑life.
The hanging scroll painting Untitled by Qian Weicheng, created in 1746, is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work, executed in ink and color on paper, depicts floral subjects and is classified within the museum's holdings of paintings. While the artwork is confirmed to be part of the Met's collection, the provided sources do not specify a unique inventory or accession number for this piece. Additionally, the available documentation does not record any specific exhibition history for the work.
Overview
Created in 1746, this hanging scroll presents a solitary peony rendered in ink and subtle color on paper. The composition centers the flower within a tall vertical format, emphasizing its delicate form against a minimal background.
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