Monkey and bamboo

Creator

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

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Production Date

1957

Date Source

Inscribed

Object/Work Type

Painting

Dimensions

41.0 x 29.0 cm

16.1 x 11.4 in

Materials and Techniques

Ink and color on paper

Current Location

Otterbein University

Genre

Animal / Auspicious Symbol

Classification Level

Painting, Chinese -- 20th c.

Description

Depicts a monkey perched on mature bamboo. The monkey has a mischievous expression and a slightly opened mouth. The bamboo occupies the left side of the painting. Chinese characters and seal found In the left, bottom corner.

Transcribed Chinese Text:

吳仲熊 一九五七年

Translation:

Woo Chong Yong 1957

Accession Number

90.33

Recommended Citation

Wu, Zhongxiong, "Monkey and bamboo" (1957). C.Y. Woo Collection (Wu Zhongxiong 1899 - 1989). 2.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/woo/2

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