Fishing on an Autumn River
Original Language Title秋江漁隱
Artist
Guan Si 關思
(Chinese, 1573 - 1630)
Date17th century
MediumHanging scroll; ink and color on silk
DimensionsImage: 44 × 23 inches (111.76 × 58.42 cm)
Mount: 97 1/2 × 29 3/8 inches (247.65 × 74.6 cm)
Mount: 97 1/2 × 29 3/8 inches (247.65 × 74.6 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: acquired through the Fortieth Anniversary Fund
Object numberF75-42
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Gallery LabelThis painting was likely commissioned for an official who is portrayed here in a court robe and cap on a fishing skiff. Holding a fishing pole in his left hand, he skillfully paddles the boat with his right on a vast river. In Chinese painting, fishermen and hermits are associated with lofty scholars who recharge their spirits in nature. Fishing alone on a tranquil autumn day suggests elegance and nobility, qualities that would elevate this official’s image.
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