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Bamboo in the Wind

1724

Ma Yu 馬豫

(Chinese, active 1706–1724)
Culture
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Medium
hanging scroll; ink on silk
Measurements
Overall: 140 x 57.5 cm (55 1/8 x 22 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Charles L. Freer 1915.96
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In traditional Chinese culture, bamboo symbolizes a gentleman's virtuous resilience and flexibility.
A hanging scroll in black ink features Chinese calligraphy in the upper left and a depiction of bamboo sprouting around a tall rock at the center. Sparse, textured strokes highlight the rock's weathered surface, while dark strokes define the bamboo's narrow, pointed leaves flaring rightward. Fainter stalks drift in the background. Four columns of text and a red seal stand against the warm brown silk background.

Bamboo in the Wind

1724

Ma Yu

(Chinese, active 1706–1724)
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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