Absorb the Past; Abandon the Present
| Title | Absorb the Past; Abandon the Present |
|---|---|
| Artist | Qian Hui'an (Chinese, 1833–1911) |
| Date | 1800s–1900s 19th century |
| Medium | Accordion-style album of 10 painted leaves; ink and color on silk |
| Classification | Painting |
| Origin | China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) China |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Absorb the Past; Abandon the Present (茹古舍今), 1800s–1900s. Style of Qian Hui'an (Chinese, 1833–1911). Accordion-style album of 10 painted leaves; ink and color on silk; 44 x 35 cm (17 5/16 x 13 3/4 in.); each painting: 33 x 33 cm (13 x 13 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund, 2023.163 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Absorb the Past; Abandon the Present” is a work by Qian Hui'an (Chinese, 1833–1911), dated 1800s–1900s. It is executed in accordion-style album of 10 painted leaves; ink and color on silk and classified as painting. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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