Fruit
Series TitleThe Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Calligraphy and Painting
Primary editor
Hu Zhengyan
(Chinese, ca. 1577 - 1672)
Dateca. 1633
MediumBound volume of woodblock prints in ink and color on paper
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 × 6 × 10 1/4 inches (4.45 × 15.24 × 26.04 cm)
Credit LineGift of Laurence Sickman
Object number74-34/13
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Gallery LabelRipened fruit suggests the richness and abundance nurtured in a blissful orchard. These prints depicted the juicy fruits frequently found on the dining tables of Chinese families. For example, lotus root and water caltrops-favorite seasonal food-were used to make special dishes, soups or snacks.
Colorful, lush fruits, not common in Chinese painting, are abundant in The Ten Bamboo Studio. These images are the printmakers' attempt to create a graphic effect of bright colors and patterns that are not easily achieved through brushwork. The dimple patterns on the citrus peels were created by using a cut-away block for the final print to reveal the lighter background.
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