Bamboo and Rocks

Maker(s)
Artist: Zhu Qizhan (1892-1996)
Historical period(s)
Modern period, 1936
Medium
Ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 206.3 x 109 cm (81 1/4 x 42 15/16 in)
Geography
China
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S1999.123
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Painting
Type

Hanging scroll

Keywords
bamboo, China, Modern period (1912 - present), rock
Provenance

To?
L.J. Wender, New York. [1]

To 1999
Private collection, New York, purchased from L.J. Wender, New York. [2]

From 1999
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, gift of an anonymous donor, New York. [3]

Notes:

[1] The donor purchased this painting from L.J. Wender at an unknown date. See Curatorial Remark 1 in the object record.

[2] See note 1.

[3] See “Deed of Gift” and “Acquisition Consideration Form”, copies in object file, Collections Management Office.

Previous Owner(s) and Custodian(s)

Mychelle Panzer
L.J. Wender Fine Chinese Paintings

Published References
  • Zhu Qizhan: Your Age Ancient as the Mountains, Your Happiness Wide as the Sea; Tenth Annual Exhibition. Exh. cat. New York. pl. 21.
Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
Web Resources
Whistler's Neighborhood
Google Cultural Institute
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