id: 160887
accession number: 1999.174.1
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On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu), 1871. Yang Yisun (Chinese, 1813–1881). Hanging scroll, ink on paper; overall: 132.7 x 32.3 cm (52 1/4 x 12 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1999.174.1
title: On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu)
title in original language: 樂志論
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creation date: 1871
creation date earliest: 1871
creation date latest: 1871
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creditline: John L. Severance Fund
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culture: China, Changsu, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
technique: hanging scroll, ink on paper
department: Chinese Art
collection: ASIAN - Hanging scroll
type: Painting
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CREATORS
* Yang Yisun (Chinese, 1813–1881) - artist
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measurements: Overall: 132.7 x 32.3 cm (52 1/4 x 12 11/16 in.)
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
title: Power and Possession: Chinese Calligraphy and Inscribed Objects – Chinese Gallery Rotation 240a, 241c
opening date: 2018-08-13T04:00:00
Power and Possession: Chinese Calligraphy and Inscribed Objects – Chinese Gallery Rotation 240a, 241c. The Cleveland Museum of Art (organizer) (August 13, 2018-February 3, 2019).
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LEGACY EXHIBITIONS
* {'description': 'Main Asian Rotation (Gallery 119). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (March 16-July 13, 2004).', 'opening_date': '2004-03-16T00:00:00'}
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PROVENANCE
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH, 1999-present
date: 1999-
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