The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 25, 2024
Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Procession of Daoist Deities: Leaf 4
1200s
(1127-1279)
Sheet: 34.3 x 38.4 cm (13 1/2 x 15 1/8 in.)
Location: not on view
Description
Leaf 4 depicts one of the sanguan (Three Officials of Heaven, Earth, and Water) in the Daoist pantheon. These "officials" work as intermediaries between human beings and the bureaucracy of the netherworld. This deity, riding on a lively steed, most likely represents the "Official of Earth" 地官. Leading the way, his entourage includes a host of protective guards who carry his sword and chair, hoist his parasol and flags, or simply hold their own weapons. Trailing behind is a demonic figure carrying a hunting dog on his shoulder. These figures all walk on clouds, moving along with a strong wind that causes the parasol and flags to flutter, creating a sense of overall motion.- Wang Hui 王翬 [1632–1717]Li Jiale 李嘉樂 [jinshi of 1863]Zhu Hang 朱沆 [active 19th century]1910–?Dr. F. R. (Fredrik Robert) Martin [1868–1933], Stockholm, Sweden, and Munich, Germany?–1947Mrs. L. M. Morris [20th century], EnglandMarch 25, 1947(Sotheby's, London, sale, 25 March 1947, lot 118, sold to Stephen Junkunc III)1947–78István “Stephen" Junkunc III [1904–1978], by descent to his son Stephen Junkunc IV1978–2004(Stephen Junkunc IV [b. 1937], Miami, FL, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art)2004–The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
- Martin, F. R. Zeichnungen nach Wu tao-tze aus der götter- und sagenwelt Chinas. München: F. Bruckmann a.g, 1913.Chou, Ju-hsi and Anita Chung. Silent poetry: Chinese paintings from the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 2015. Reproduced: pp. 174-195
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2004.1.4