Fan Painting with Cicada & Calligraphy

Artist Ju Lian (Chinese, 1828 - 1904)

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumink; colours

DimensionsOverall (cicada painting; calligraphy: 24 x 23.8 cm): 24 x 26 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Helen Sawyer

Object number2006.005.001

DescriptionTwo sides of a silk fan have been mounted side by side. One side (left) consists of vertical rows of calligraphy in black ink and the other side (right) is a painting of a cicada on a red falling leaf, delicate branches with leaves done in black and subtle reds and greys.
Colour: black; light red; grey

Status

Not on view