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Branch with White Blossoms, after Shen Cunde (ca. 1573–ca. 1644), Leaf from the Ten Bamboo Studio Collection of Calligraphy and Painting

After Shen Cunde Chinese

17th century

Not on view

The Ten Bamboo Studio Collection of Calligraphy and Painting is one of the earliest color-printed picture collections in China and the first to capture the subtle nuance of brushstrokes. It is named after the Ten Bamboo Studio of the scholar Hu Zhengyan in Nanjing. Hu compiled calligraphies and paintings by past and contemporary artists, then had them carved and printed by a skilled team in eight volumes with 186 pictures and 140 matching poems. These leaves are among the earliest and finest imprints of existing versions from the original blocks.

Branch with White Blossoms, after Shen Cunde (ca. 1573–ca. 1644), Leaf from the Ten Bamboo Studio Collection of Calligraphy and Painting, After Shen Cunde (Chinese (ca. 1573–ca. 1644)), Woodblock print; ink and color on paper, China — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Tiao Zhi Nong Fen, from Shizhuzhai Shuhuapu

Title: Branch with White Blossoms, after Shen Cunde (ca. 1573–ca. 1644), Leaf from the Ten Bamboo Studio Collection of Calligraphy and Painting

Artist: After Shen Cunde (Chinese (ca. 1573–ca. 1644))

Date: 17th century

Culture: China

Medium: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: Image: 9 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (25.2 x 27.1 cm)
Overall: 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x 40.7 cm)

Classification: Ceramics

Credit Line: On loan from the British Museum

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