Figures with Musical Instrument and Tree Studies

Series TitleStudy Sketches after the Old Paintings

Artist Gu Jianlong (Chinese, 1606 - ca. 1687)

Date17th century

MediumAlbum leaves, ink on paper

DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (36.83 x 29.21 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Object number59-24/39

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East Asian Art

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This page comes from an album of sketches based on old masterworks and used to create paintings like The Pastimes of the Palace Ladies. The notes on the sketches record the artists and titles of original paintings as well as painting methods, colors, etc. The album is marked with Gu Jianlong’s seals and is one of many that he made over the course of his long professional painting career.

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