Painting Item Number: Edz1372 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Painting depicting orange, red, pink, and white peonies with green foliage and stems on a rock outcrop, all on a buff background. Inscription and signature of the artist in one corner.
History Of Use
Decorative wall hanging.
Cultural Context
secular art
Narrative
Dates unknown, but thought to be from the Qing dynasty, probably 18th century. The artist was a follower of Yun Shou-p'ing.
Item History
- Made by Yun Yuan-Ch'eng (Maker) in China between 1700 and 1800
- Collected in Shanghai, China before 1940
- Owned by Nicolai Yakovleff before 1971
- Owned by Pauline Yakovleff Solecki before February 17, 1977
- Received from Pauline Yakovleff Solecki (Donor) on February 17, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Creator
- Yun Yuan-Ch'eng (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Nicolai Yakovleff and Pauline Yakovleff Solecki
- Received from
- Pauline Yakovleff Solecki (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
- Collected in
- Shanghai, China
When
- Creation Date
- between 1700 and 1800
- Collection Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before 1971 and before February 17, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on February 17, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- paintings; works on paper
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0361/0002