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L’Illustration: On Cats by Jacques Dalbray, 1901. Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859–1923). Color lithograph illustration with letterpress; overall: 39.5 x 58.2 cm (15 9/16 x 22 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Elizabeth Carroll Shearer 2016.247
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This bust, broken off across the breast and upper arms, was once probably part of a seated tomb statue. There are no traces of a rear pillar. He wears a short, close-fitting wig of rectangular rows of curls, which leaves his modeled ears uncovered. He originally wore a short kilt, but now only the top of it is preserved, to be found at his back. His eyelids are carved. His pectorals are indicated, and he possesses a bipartite torso. His arms are close to his body. Other than being broken above the waist, this piece is well preserved.
Egyptian
H: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
H without base: 4 3/4 x W: 3 5/8 x D: 2 1/8 in. (12 x 9.2 x 5.4 cm)
medium: black granite
culture: Egyptian
dynasty: 9th-10th Dynasty
Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Seasonal paintings, including those depicting flowering plum trees in early spring, furnished scholars’ studios or other interior spaces in the house. <br><br>Peng Xu is considered the foremost follower of the famous plum blossom painter Wang Mian (1287–1359) (see CMA 1974.26). The branches are brushed in the same vigorous manner leaving white streaks in the ink indicating the gnarled bark. The delicate blossoms are drawn in fine lines, while a gray wash covers the entire surface, only leaving the flower petals in reserve.
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
hanging scroll, ink on silk
Painting: 127.2 x 66.8 cm (50 1/16 x 26 5/16 in.); Overall with knobs: 218.8 x 75.3 cm (86 1/8 x 29 5/8 in.)
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Plum trees blossom in the first months of the year; the delicate flowers endure the harsh winter frosts. A popular motif in Chinese ink painting, the plum symbolizes the winter season and is a harbinger of spring.
John L. Severance Fund
Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, is one of the two bodhisattvas attending Amida, the Buddha of the Western Paradise. The sculpture stands on a lotus pedestal, holding a lotus dais on which the soul of the faithful is received into paradise. The use of gold was prevalent in Buddhist art during this time—it was believed that the yellow light permeated the regions of the Amida—and Amida worship prevailed throughout Japan.
Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333)
wood with lacquer and gold leaf
with base: 69.2 x 27.7 x 29 cm (27 1/4 x 10 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.); without base: 59.1 x 18.8 x 28 cm (23 1/4 x 7 3/8 x 11 in.)
Gift of Ralph King
This is a set of royal ceremonial robe and accessories worn by a high-ranking court official for attending special state ceremonies. The set consists of an inner coat, an outer coat, a skirt, a back apron, a crown, a pair of jade tassels, a tablet, and a belt.
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Silk: gauze weave and plain weave; jade and beads (2 sizes)
Overall: 48.9 x 16.8 cm (19 1/4 x 6 5/8 in.)
General Income Fund
Mongol interest in the production of illustrated manuscripts eventually focused on Persian epic poetry. The <em>Shahnama</em>, a compilation of the epics and tales of Iran's legendary heroes, was a natural choice; the book included many subjects that suited Mongol taste, such as banquets, battles, hunting, and magical or fantastic events. <br><br>Seated on the throne in the center of the painting is the Sasanian ruler of Iran, Khusraw I Anushirwan (531–579), descendant of Bahram Gur. Above the king's head an inscription reads, "Picture of Nushirwan the Just." The figure in the elaborate turban to the left of the king is probably the young Minister Buzurgmihr, famous for his wisdom and virtue. To celebrate the explanation of a troublesome dream by Buzurgmihr, Nushirwan held a series of seven banquets. The text around this painting describes the fifth banquet.
Iran, Tabriz, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353)
opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper
Sheet: 59.3 x 40.2 cm (23 3/8 x 15 13/16 in.); Image: 24 x 22 cm (9 7/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
John L. Severance Fund