清 陳兆鳳 松鶴圖 四條屏|Crane, pine, and rock

Chen Zhaofeng

late 19th century · Set of four hanging scrolls mounted on a Japanese bi-fold screen; ink and color on silk · Asian Art

Chen Zhaofeng painted for the court at the end of the nineteenth century, during the twilight of China’s imperial period. Although very little of his art survives, this example reveals a high level of technical accomplishment. The crane, pine, and rock are all symbols of longevity, making this painting appropriate to hang in a palace during a celebratory occasion such as an imperial birthday. Chen’s style follows that of the eighteenth-century court painter Shen Quan (1682–after 1762). Originally composed as a set of four hanging scrolls, this painting was remounted in Japan into its current screen format.

Artist

Chen Zhaofeng

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Set of four hanging scrolls mounted on a Japanese bi-fold screen; ink and color on silk

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2018