Geese and Reeds

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Geese and Reeds

Late 15th - early 16th century

Attributed to Lin Liang (Chinese, active 1450–1460)

Originally from Guangdong province, Lin Liang was a provincial administrator who became a court painter specializing in bold ink paintings of birds and flowers on silk.

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Object Details

Title:

Geese and Reeds

Date:

Late 15th - early 16th century

Artist:

Attributed to Lin Liang (Chinese, active 1450–1460)

Medium:

Ink and color on silk; mounted as a hanging scroll

Dimensions:

57 5/8 × 34 5/8 inches (146.3 × 88 cm) Mount: 9 feet 1 1/16 inches × 35 7/16 inches (277 × 90 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Purchased with Museum funds from the Simkhovitch Collection, 1929

Accession Number:

1929-40-182

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

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