Illustrated Stories of Former Emperors and Their Subjects
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Usage Conditions ApplyAt A Glance
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Period
17th century -
Geography
China -
Material
Ink on paper -
Dimension
H x W (image): 24.1 x 299.4 cm (9 1/2 x 117 7/8 in) -
Accession Number
F1970.37 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1970.37
Object Details
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Artist
Formerly attributed to Li Gonglin (傳)李公麟 (ca. 1049-1106) -
Description
Handscroll consisting of six sections of figure painting depicting episodes from the lives of past emperors and noted personages, each section followed by text narrating the story. Inscription and 13 seals on painting; three seals on back silk mounting. -
Marks
13 seals on painting; three seals on back silk mounting. -
Inscriptions
Inscription purporting to be by Li Gonglin. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Chinese Figure Painting (September 17, 1973 to January 3, 1975)Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Memorial Exhibition (September 25, 1971 to October 2, 1972) -
Origin
China -
Credit Line
Gift of Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer -
Type
Painting -
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