Autumn Landscape
Lu Yuan, Chinese, active early 19th century
Geography:
Made in China, Asia
Period:
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)Date:
19th centuryMedium:
Ink on paper; mounted as an album leafDimensions:
6 5/8 x 20 1/4 inches (16.8 x 51.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
2006-53-31Credit Line:
Bequest of Dean Walker, 2006
Made in China, Asia
Period:
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)Date:
19th centuryMedium:
Ink on paper; mounted as an album leafDimensions:
6 5/8 x 20 1/4 inches (16.8 x 51.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2006-53-31Credit Line:
Bequest of Dean Walker, 2006
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