“The mounting of Temple by Waterfall is a precious Japanese silk brocade designated for Zhang Daqian’s most treasured works from the 1960s. In shimmering yellow and orange tones, the two-colour silk brocade sets off the splashed blue and green on the painting; this relatively contemporary presentation contrasts with the traditional aesthetics of harmony and attests…
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Friedrich ZETTL 狐胡: What a Dot Can Do
Thank you for such clear explanations and helpful links. Each little bit of understanding makes your paintings even more beautiful. ~Sunnyside Friedrich Zettl writes, When I was once introduced to Professor Wolfgang Kubin (he is the most important sinologist in the German-speaking world – an incredible man BTW), he said: “Yes, I know who you…
Chinese Qing Dynasty: Guanyin Bodhisattva
Click for Enlarged Image: Guanyin Bodhisattva, undated, Anonymous, Chinese, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Qing dynasty, 1644–1912, 189 x 88 cm. (74 7/16 x 34 5/8 in.), Gift of DuBois Schanck Morris, Class of 1893, Source: Princeton University Art Museum, Link: http://artmuseum.princeton.edu/collections/objects/22771 Details: Guanyin Bodhisattva, undated Anonymous Qing dynasty, 1644–1912 Chinese Buddhism…
Asian Art: Porcelain Plate
the-met-art: Dish Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date: 19th century Culture: China Medium: Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 11.5 in. (29.2 cm) Classification: Ceramics Credit Line: Gift of Charles Stewart Smith, 1893 Untitled Artwork, Asian Art http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/47454 Timeline of Art History (2000-present) Timelines Central and North Asia, 1800-1900…
At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet 