Who created "Mandarin ducks and flowers"?

Mandarin ducks and flowers was created by Formerly attributed to Xu Chongsi (active 11th century) in 17th century.

When was "Mandarin ducks and flowers" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Is "Mandarin ducks and flowers" in the public domain?

Yes, Mandarin ducks and flowers is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mandarin ducks and flowers

Formerly attributed to Xu Chongsi (active 11th century)

17th century

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number

F1917.124

Tags

Charles Lang Freer collectionChinaChinese ArtMing dynasty (1368 - 1644)Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)duckflowerhibiscus

About this artwork

To 1917

Art Historical Context

This delicate painting, *Mandarin Ducks and Flowers*, dates to the 17th and was once attributed to the 11th-century artist Xu Chongsi, though its later creation reflects the enduring tradition of emulating earlier masters in Chinese art. mandarin ducks—symbols of conjugal love and fidelity in Chinese culture—amidst vibrant hibiscus blooms, the work captures nature's harmony, a common motif in East Asian painting that evokes wishes for marital bliss and prosperity. Produced during the transitional Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, it exemplifies the refined aesthetic of Chine...

Mandarin ducks and flowers

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