明      謝時臣      四時佳興圖      軸 四幅|Landscapes of the Four Seasons
Object type: Hanging scrolls
Department: Asian Art
Culture: China
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Artist: Xie Shichen
Artist bio: Chinese, 1487–ca. 1567
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: Chinese
Date: dated 1560
Medium: Set of four hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image (a): 126 3/8 x 37 in. (321 x 94 cm)
Image (b): 127 1/4 x 36 7/8 in. (323.2 x 93.7 cm)
Image (c): 126 3/4 x 36 7/8 in. (321.9 x 93.7 cm)
Image (d): 126 7/8 x 36 7/8 in. (322.3 x 93.7 cm)
Overall with mounting (b): 141 3/4 x 42 3/8 in. (360 x 107.6 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit line: Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2008
Accession year: 2008
Tags: Landscapes|Boats|Pavilions