Water Buffalo
Unknown
1600-1725
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Katharine Graham
Accession Number
FSC-PA-198
Tags
ChinaChinese ArtMing dynasty (1368 - 1644)Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)fanwater buffalo
About this artwork
A young, full-grown water buffalo beneath trees.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...