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Fallen Flowers, Inquisitive Fish

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At A Glance

Period

early 18th century
Geography

China
Material

Ink and color on silk
Dimension

H x W: 240.8 x 78.8 cm (94 13/16 x 31 in)
Accession Number

S1993.2
EDAN ID

edanmdm:fsg_S1993.2

Object Details

Artist

Ma Yuanyu (1669-1722)
Label

Ma Yuanyu was born in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, where he learned painting from his father and continued the family tradition. He also studied under one of the leading painters of his time, Yun Shouping (1633-1690), who strongly influenced the development of his style. Another contemporary master, Wang Hui (1632-1720), whose work is also represented in the Sackler's collection, praised Ma's paintings for being lively and unconventional. Ma is also well known for his calligraphy.
Collection

National Museum of Asian Art Collection
Exhibition History

Honoring Friends: Recent Gifts by Members of the Freer and Sackler Galleries (June 10 to November 25, 2001)

The Arts of China (November 18, 1990 to September 7, 2014)
Origin

China
Credit Line

Purchase — funds provided by the Friends of Asian Arts
Type

Painting
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Date

1700s, 1720s
Name

Ma, Yuanyu
Place

China
Topic

Art, Chinese Art, Fishes, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), Willow tree, Poetry, Pomegranate
Culture

Chinese
Object Type

Paintings