Visiting the Realm of the Immortals

Maker(s)
Artist: Deng Shiru 鄧ēŸ³å¦‚ (1743-1805)
Historical period(s)
Qing dynasty, Second half 18th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 149.9 x 45.3 cm (59 x 17 13/16 in)
Geography
China
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Freer Gallery of Art
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art
Accession Number
F1997.49
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Calligraphy
Type

Hanging scroll

Keywords
China, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), Robert Hatfield Ellsworth collection, running script
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Published References
  • Thomas Lawton, Joseph Chang, Stephen Allee. Brushing the Past: Later Chinese Calligraphy from the Gift of Robert Haftield Ellsworth. Exh. cat. Washington. p. 89.
Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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