Peonies, Dong Qigeng, ink on silk

Peonies

Dong Qigeng

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century

  • Titles Peonies (Proper)
  • Artist Dong Qigeng, Chinese, 1838 - 1900
  • Medium ink on silk
  • Dimensions 9 3/4 in. Diam. (24.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase in honor of Mrs. Henry Crommelin Jr., Mrs. Richard T. Scruggs Jr., and Mrs. Temple Tutwiler III, Chairmen, 1988 Museum Ball, 1988.82.19
  • Work Type fan painting
  • Classification Paintings

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