Author: Claire Fadness

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The Hudson Valley as a Home and Inspiration, explored through the life and works of Mansheng Wang

Claire Fadness Overview With the untouched beautiful landscape that is the newly discovered North America, many artists were inspired to…

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Bear Mountain

Title: Bear MountainDate: 2010Artist: Wang ManshengLocation: New London, ConnecticutCulture: ChineseMedium: Ink and color on cardboardDimensions: N/aRepository: Chu-Griffis Asian Art Collection,…

Lama, possibly Jangkya Rolway Dorje (1717-1786) or one of the Panchen Lamas

Title: Lama, possibly Jangkya Rolway Dorje or one of the Panchen Lamas Date: Second half of 18th or early 19th centuryArtist: UnknownLocation:…

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The Breath of Autumn

Title: The Breath of AutumnArtist: Wang ManshengLocation: New London, ConnecticutCulture: ChineseMedium: PrintDimensions: N/aRepository: Chu-Griffis Asian Art Collection, Shain Library, Connecticut College, New LondonDonated by Chu-Griffis Art…

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Geisha and kikyo flowers (Standing Woman)

Title:  Geisha and kikyo flowers (Standing Woman)Creator: Utagawa ToyokuniDate: 1830-36Location: Connecticut College, Caroline Black Collection of Japanese WoodcutsCulture: JapaneseMedium: Color Woodcut…