Attributed to Zhang Feng (Chinese, active c.1628–1662)
Portrait of Du Jun
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Attributed to Zhang Feng (Chinese, active c.1628–1662)Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 17th century
Portrait of Du Jun
Attributed to Zhang Feng (Chinese, active c.1628–1662) →Chinese (culture or style)hanging scrollpainting
Date
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
134.7 × 50.2 cm (53 × 19 3/4 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Samuel M. Nickerson Fund
This relaxed portrait is of Du Jun, a Chinese scholar who lived from 1611 to 1687—so he survived a tumultuous time in Chinese history that saw the collapse of the Ming dynasty in 1644 and its replacement by the Manchu-ruled Qing dynasty. The pine tree depicted here is a symbol of resistance as well as lofty ideals and alludes to his character. He was a respected figure in the city of Nanjing, his home for more than four decades.
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