Methods of outlining 隻勾式

Compilercompiled and edited by Hu Zhengyan 胡正言 (Chinese, ca. 1584 - 1674)

Additional Title(s)

Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Calligraphy and Painting (Shizhuzhai shuhua pu) 十竹齋書畫譜; volume 1 (Heaven)

ClassificationsPRINTS

Date1633

DynastyMing dynasty

Mediumwoodblock print; ink on paper

Dimensionsbook: 9 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. (24.8 x 28.6 cm.)

DescriptionOne page from a woodblock printed book mounted as an album leaf. Four examples of outlined orchids, each with its defined manner: 三攅(攢?)頭: group of three blossoms; 風並頭: blossoms encountering wind; 含香: containing fragrance; 晴並頭: blossoms encountering clear weather.

InscribedUpper right: 隻勾式; Mid right: 三攅頭; Lower right: 風並頭; Upper left: 含香; Lower left: 晴並頭; Hand-written inscription, right: Orchid 28, (lan ershiba) 蘭二十八

Markings

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Purchased with funds from June and Simon K.C Li, Fong Liu, Mei-Lee Ney, and Anne and Jim Rothenberg, in honor of Steven S. Koblik

Status

Not on view

Object number2014.7.1.39

Exhibitions

Paintings in Print: Studying Art in China