Who created "Blue Phoenix"?

Blue Phoenix was created by Jiang Baohua in late 19th–early 20th century.

When was "Blue Phoenix" created?

This artwork was created late 19th–early 20th century.

What medium is "Blue Phoenix"?

Blue Phoenix is Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper.

Is "Blue Phoenix" in the public domain?

Yes, Blue Phoenix is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Blue Phoenix

Jiang Baohua

late 19th–early 20th century

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Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

85 1/2 x 23 in. (217.2 x 58.4 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Ellen Barker, 1934

Accession Number

34.117.4

Tags

Phoenix

About this artwork

This hanging scroll; ink and color on paper work by Jiang Baohua, titled 'Blue Phoenix' and created late 19th–early 20th century, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Jiang Baohua's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of Asian Art artworks in museum collections. The piece reflects the cultural and artistic values of its era, serving as a document of h...

Art Historical Context

**Blue Phoenix** by Jiangohua, a hanging scroll painted in ink and color on during the late 19th early 20th century captures the elegance of Chinese artistic traditions at the cusp of imperial decline and modern transformation. Measuring an impressive 85½ by 23 inches, this work from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Asian Art collection the hanging scroll format—designed to be unrolled for contemplation during rituals or gatherings, immersing viewers in its vivid imagery. The phoenix, or *fenghuang*, a mythical bird central to Chinese cosmology, symbolizes rebirth, virtue, harmony, and imperi...

Blue Phoenix

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