C.Y. Woo Collection (Wu Zhongxiong 1899 - 1989)
Title
Creator
Wu Zhongxiong (1899-1989) Alternative Name: Chong Yung Woo
Preview
Object/Work Type
Painting
Dimensions
35.5 x 19.5 cm
14.0 x 7.7 in
Materials and Techniques
Ink and color on paper
Current Location
Otterbein Univeristy
Genre
Bird and Flower
Classification Level
Painting, Chinese -- 20th c.
Description
Vertical Chinese ink and color painting on paper. Depiction of peonies with large black leaves and a green/blue butterfly. Flower takes up most of the page with three buds beside it, with a large black stem. The butterfly is flying bottom left of the painting. There is a square seal in the bottom right hand corner, and another in the middle left hand side with artist’s name above seal.
Transcribed Chinese Text:
吳仲熊
Translation:
Woo Chong Yong
Accession Number
2015.01.06
Recommended Citation
"Butterfly and Peonies" (2020). C.Y. Woo Collection (Wu Zhongxiong 1899 - 1989). 37.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/woo/37
Local Rights Statement
All rights reserved and are held by Otterbein University
Rights Statement
