Sixteen Flowers and Poems

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Sixteen Flowers and Poems

18th century

After Chen Chun (Chinese, 1483–1544)

In an ancient Taoist tale, the peony, known as the "king of flowers," forced sixteen flowers of four seasons to bloom at the same time. The story inspired many artists to create an ideal world of flowers. This work shows the tree peony, peach, apricot, lotus, grape-myrtle, lily, chrysanthemum, hibiscus, and begonia.

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Object Details

Title:

Sixteen Flowers and Poems

Date:

18th century

Artist:

After Chen Chun (Chinese, 1483–1544)

Medium:

Ink on paper; mounted as a handscroll

Dimensions:

10 1/2 inches x 8 feet 11 inches (26.7 x 271.8 cm) Mount: 11 1/8 inches x 18 feet 10 inches (28.3 x 574 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Edith H. Bell Fund, 1979

Accession Number:

1979-58-1

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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