Sparrows
Artist
Chao Shao-an
(Chinese, 1905 - 1998)
Date1963
MaterialsInk and colors on paper
DimensionsH. 22 1/8 in x W. 37 5/8 in, H. 56.1 cm x W. 95.5 cm image; H. 25 1/2 in x W. 50 3/4 in, H. 64.7 cm x W. 129 cm overall
Credit LineCollection of Master Chao Shao-An
Object number1992.249
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewInscribedIn the empty mountain, a path beyond the mist.
Eating cold food on a rainy day.
Guimao year (1963), spring. Chao Shao-an at Hong
Kong.
More InformationINSCRIPTION:
In the empty mountain, a path beyond the mist.
Eating cold food on a rainy day.
Guimao year (1963), spring. Chao Shao-an at Hong Kong.
Four sparrows sit on a deciduous tree branch. Chao's reference to eating cold food in the inscription implies this was painted around the time of the Qingming Festival in early April. Also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, it is a day to remember and honor one's ancestors through prayer, offering of foods, and cleaning the graves of the deceased. It is customary to eat only cold foods on the day before the Qingming Festival.
In the empty mountain, a path beyond the mist.
Eating cold food on a rainy day.
Guimao year (1963), spring. Chao Shao-an at Hong Kong.
Four sparrows sit on a deciduous tree branch. Chao's reference to eating cold food in the inscription implies this was painted around the time of the Qingming Festival in early April. Also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, it is a day to remember and honor one's ancestors through prayer, offering of foods, and cleaning the graves of the deceased. It is customary to eat only cold foods on the day before the Qingming Festival.
1127-1279 or later
Shungaku
approx. 1800-1900
