
Online Exhibitions





Plate (detail), Iran, Sasanian period, Reign of Shapur II, 4th century, silver and gilt, PurchaseāCharles Lang Freer Endowment, Freer Gallery of Art, F1934.23


Sheep and Goat by Zhao Mengfu (1254ā1322) China, Yuan dynasty, early 14th century Handscroll; ink on paper 25.2 x 48.4 cm (10 x 19 in.) Purchase F1931.4 The inscription reads: "I have painted horses before, but have never painted sheep [or goats], so when Zhongxin requested a painting, I playfully drew these for him from life. Though I cannot get close to the ancient masters, I have managed somewhat to capture their essential spirit."

Nocturne: Grey and Silver--Chelsea Embankment, Winter; F1902.143a-b

Plate (detail), Iran, Sasanian period, Reign of Shapur II, 4th century, silver and gilt, PurchaseāCharles Lang Freer Endowment, Freer Gallery of Art, F1934.23