One leaf from an album of landscapes, rocks, and trees

Dong Qichang (Chinese, 1555–1636)

Gao Shiqi 高士奇 (Chinese, 1645–1704)

before 1636

Medium/TechniqueInk on paper

DimensionsOverall (Sheet without mount): 28.9 x 45.7 cm (11 3/8 x 18 in.)

Credit LineOtis Norcross Fund

Accession number39.35.10

On View

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ClassificationsPaintings

Collections

Asia

ProvenanceYuan Fuchen. Gao Shiqi (b. 1645 – d. 1704); to his grandson, Gao Zhishan; to his son (?), Gao Shiqian; four of the twenty sketches from the album given by Gao Shiqian and his brother to Wang Jun (b. 1698 – d. after 1775). Early 19th century, Bi Zhuyu. Early 19th century, Lu Yuqing, who restored the four sketches to the album. 19th century, Qu Yingshan. 19th century, He Shaoji (b. 1799 – d. 1873). By 1939, Tonying and Company, Inc., New York; 1939, sold by Tonying and Company to the MFA for $3,000 [see note]. (Accession Date: January 12, 1939)

NOTE: Total price paid for the album, MFA accession nos. 39.35.1 - 39.35.26.