Who created "The Standing Figure of a Woman"?

The Standing Figure of a Woman was created by Spurious signature of Yuan Qian (Mid-15th century) in 17th century.

When was "The Standing Figure of a Woman" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Is "The Standing Figure of a Woman" in the public domain?

Yes, The Standing Figure of a Woman is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Standing Figure of a Woman

Spurious signature of Yuan Qian (Mid-15th century)

17th century

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number

F1915.31

Tags

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

About this artwork

To 1915

Art Historical Context

**The Standing Figure of a** is a captivating 17th-century Chinese painting the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, gifted by the renowned collector Charles Lang Freer. Bearing a spurious signature of the mid-15th-century Yuan Qian—a Ming dynasty (1368–1644) figure—the work actually dates to the transitional period between the Ming and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties. This forgery highlights a common practice in Chinese art history, where later artists emulated earlier masters to honor traditions or enhance value, reflecting the deep reverence for classical styles. Depicting a poised femal...

About the Artist

Netherlandish, flourished 1444–1469| |

The Standing Figure of a Woman

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