Who created "A stag, a doe, and red camellias in snow"?

A stag, a doe, and red camellias in snow was created by Zhou Yuan (mid- to late 14th century) in 1367.

Is "A stag, a doe, and red camellias in snow" in the public domain?

Yes, A stag, a doe, and red camellias in snow is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A stag, a doe, and red camellias in snow

Zhou Yuan (mid- to late 14th century)

1367

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number

F1911.282

Tags

Charles Lang Freer collectionChinaChinese ArtMing dynasty (1368 - 1644)Yuan dynasty (1279 - 1368)camelliadeersnow

About this artwork

To 1911

Art Historical Context

In the waning years of China's Yuan dynasty (12791368), artist Zhou Yuan created *A Stag, a Doe, and Red Camellias in* in 1367, just before the Ming dynasty's rise in 1368. This delicate painting captures a serene winter moment, blending wildlife and flora in a style emblematic of traditional Chinese art. Deer, often symbols of longevity and harmony in Chinese culture, stand gracefully amid vibrant red camellias piercing the snow—a striking contrast that evokes resilience and natural beauty amid adversity. Though the medium remains unspecified, such works typically employed ink and light colo...

A stag, a doe, and red camellias in snow

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