Year of the Rabbit

Creator

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

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Production Date

1987

Date Source

Inscribed

Object/Work Type

Painting

Dimensions

44.0 x 32.0 cm

17.3 x 12.6 in

Materials and Techniques

Ink and color on paper

Current Location

Otterbein University

Genre

Animal / Auspicious Symbol

Classification Level

Painting, Chinese -- 20th c.

Description

Depiction of a rabbit in a simple landscape. A red seal is located in the bottom right corner of the painting. A vertical strip of brown paper with eight Chinese characters and a small square seal is situated in the top three-quarters of the painting's left side.

Transcribed Chinese Text:

恭賀新喜卯年好意

Translation:

Greetings and welcome. Good wishes in the Year of the Rabbit

Accession Number

90.38

Recommended Citation

Wu, Zhongxiong, "Year of the Rabbit" (1987). C.Y. Woo Collection (Wu Zhongxiong 1899 - 1989). 4.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/woo/4

Local Rights Statement

All rights reserved and are held by Otterbein University