Seven types of outlined orchids

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. Seven examples of outlined orchids, each with its defined manner: 半吐: half blooming; 仰面: facing upward; 雨: rain; 風: wind; 含露: containing dew; 並頭: leaning blossom; 晴: clear weather.

InscribedUpper right: 半吐; Lower right: 仰面; Upper middle: 雨; Lower middle: 風; Upper left: 含露; Mid left: 並頭; Lower left: 晴; Hand-written inscription, right: Orchid 29, (lan ershijiu) 蘭二十九

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 number2014.7.1.40