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Grapevine

1700s–1800s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644–1911)
Medium
hanging scroll; ink on paper
Measurements
Overall: 113 x 40.5 cm (44 1/2 x 15 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift from the Collection of George Gund III 2015.476
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Clusters of grapes can represent both abundant wealth and numerous offspring.
A hanging scroll in black and gray ink strokes depicts a cascading grapevine. Large leaves and dark grape clusters rendered in varying washes fill the composition. Thin, swirling tendrils and thicker stems connect the elements against a cream-colored ground. Five columns of Chinese calligraphy and four red stamps appear on the left (see "Inscriptions"). The monochromatic ink work emphasizes the downward movement of the vines.

Grapevine

1700s–1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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