Scholar-Official in His Study

Due to required maintenance, some galleries and artwork may be off view. Learn more

Currently not on view

Scholar-Official in His Study

1750-1850

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

The man shown in this picture is a mandarin (civil official), who would have passed a series of difficult, competitive examinations in the Chinese classics in order to attain his position. Shown in his study, a mandarin was versed not only in the duties of his office but also in music, poetry, and the arts of calligraphy and painting.

Currently not on view

Object Details

Title:

Scholar-Official in His Study

Date:

1750-1850

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Medium:

Ink and color on silk; originally mounted as a hanging scroll

Dimensions:

60 1/16 × 31 1/2 inches (152.6 × 80 cm) Mount: 8 feet 10 5/16 inches × 35 1/16 inches (270 × 89 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Purchased with Museum Funds from the Simkhovitch Collection, 1929

Accession Number:

1929-40-188

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

We are always open to learning more about our collections and updating the website. Does this record contain inaccurate information or language that you feel we should improve or change? Contact us here.

Please note that this particular artwork might not be on view when you visit. Don’t worry—we have plenty of exhibitions for you to explore.

Currently not on view

More like this:

1/12