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Title: Figures from Chinese History: The Taoist Luo Gongyuan
Artist: Huang Shen
Physical Description: Paper mounted on aqua silk. There are three figures present in the image. The focal point is a cart full of fruit. There is calligraphy on the upper left hand side of the image, complete with two red seals. There is a Christies sticker on the bottom left corner of the mounting.
Artist Life Dates: 1687-1766
Century: 18th century
Object Creation Date: 1687-1766
Accession Number: 1983/2.157
Medium and Support: album leaf, ink and color on paper

Title: Figures from Chinese History: Zhang Tianqi Calling in the Cranes
Artist: Huang Shen
Physical Description: Paper mounted on aqua silk. There are two figures present, and a large crane (bird). The central figure, Zhang Tiangi, has his arms uplifted, while a less important figure is depicted with his back to the viewer and is slightly hunched over. There is a crane with a red crown behind these two figures. The colors are muted. There is calligraphy in the upper left hand corner of the painting, complete with two red seals.
Artist Life Dates: 1687-1766
Century: 18th century
Object Creation Date: 1687-1766
Accession Number: 1983/2.158
Medium and Support: album leaf, ink and color on paper

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