Chrysanthemum

Creator

Wu Zhongxiong (1899-1989) Alternative Name: Chong Yung Woo

Preview

Object/Work Type

Painting

Dimensions

23.3 x 5.5 cm

9.2 x 2.2 in

Materials and Techniques

Ink and color on paper

Current Location

Otterbein Univeristy

Genre

Bird and Flower

Classification Level

Painting, Chinese -- 20th c.

Description

The object is a small painting, ink and color, of a vase filled with yellow flowers. The vase is slim-necked with a large base. It is partially cut off by the right edge of the paper. The flowers are a rich yellow with dark green-black leaves. One of the stalks droops to the left and ends right above the bottom of the paper. The signature stamp is located on the bottom middle of the paper, in between the vase and the drooping flower stalk.

Transcribed Chinese Text:

仲熊

Translation:

Chong Yong

Accession Number

2010.01.26

Condition Report

There is a minor crease on the bottom left of the paper, along with some minor dust.

Recommended Citation

"Chrysanthemum" (2020). C.Y. Woo Collection (Wu Zhongxiong 1899 - 1989). 19.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/woo/19

Local Rights Statement

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