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Peonies and Orchids
- Museum No.
- AK692
Photo No：823-20663
Color type：Color
| Title | Peonies and Orchids |
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| Designation | |
| Artist | Wu Changshi |
| Category | Painting (A), Chinese Painting, Flowers and Birds Painting |
| Country | China |
| Period | Qing |
| Century | 19th |
| Year | 1894 |
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| Donor | Morioka Shunzan |
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Related Works
The peony and orchid are popular motifs in Chinese art symbolizing nobility and virtue respectively. This work executed in light color and ink, was made by the artist when he was 51. It differs from the paintings of his mature period, which are characterized by more vigorous brushstrokes. He represents the art scene in Shanghai during the late Qing dynasty.
China-Qing