Hexi
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Hexi

TitleHexi
ArtistSong Xu (Chinese, 1525-c. 1606)
Datec. 1588 16th century
MediumAlbum leaf; ink and color on silk
ClassificationPainting
OriginChina, Jiaxing, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineEighteen Views of Huzhou (湖州十八景圖): Hexi (合溪), c. 1588. Song Xu (Chinese, 1525-c. 1606). Album leaf; ink and color on silk; sheet: 26.4 x 28.4 cm (10 3/8 x 11 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund, 1998.78.9
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Hexi” is a work by Song Xu (Chinese, 1525-c. 1606), dated c. 1588. It is executed in album leaf; 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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