Photo of collection object Branch of an Old Blossoming Plum Tree — Yi Kong-wu. Branch of an Old Blossoming Plum Tree, mid-second half 19th century. Hanging scroll; ink on paper; with artist's inscription, signature, and three seals, H. 115.8 x W. 48.7 cm (45 9/16 x 19 3/16 in.) mounting: H. 200.7 x W. 69.2 cm (79 x 27 1/4 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art, unknown.

Branch of an Old Blossoming Plum Tree

mid-second half 19th century

Yi Kong-wu

born 1805

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Yi Kong-wu
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper; with artist's inscription, signature, and three seals
Medium: Hanging scroll, Ink on paper, with artist's inscription, signature, three seals
Locations: region: Korea
Period: Chosŏn Dynasty
Dimensions: H. 115.8 x W. 48.7 cm (45 9/16 x 19 3/16 in.) mounting: H. 200.7 x W. 69.2 cm (79 x 27 1/4 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art
Rights Statement: unknown
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