Framed Prints
Framed Print of Fish and Rocks, mid- to late 1600s. Creator: Bada Shanren (Chinese, 1626-1705)
Fish and Rocks, mid- to late 1600s. A descendant of a branch of the Ming imperial family in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, Bada Shanren (whose original name is not yet confirmed) lost his princely status after the Manchu conquest. He retreated to Chan Buddhist monasteries where he found solace in the arts, at times feigning insanity to avoid being identified. Here, Bada juxtaposes sparse images of fish, rocks, and a lotus patch in a simple, free style using few spontaneous brushstrokes. He includes three cryptic poems with themes of alienation, referring perhaps to the fate of the leftover subject ( yimin ) after the fall of the Ming dynasty. A rock mass with chrysanthemums at the edge is suspended from above. This image is accompanied by the first poem that reads: A foot and a half from heaven, One can see the floating white clouds. Why do I paint the yellow flowers? For amid the clouds is the City of Gold. A large rock floats in a void and two fish swim in opposite directions by a lotus patch at the base of a cliff. The second poem reads: The Twin Wells was once in mid-stream. A bright moon shines in time and lingers. The twin carp in the Huang family, Where do they go to change into dragons? The last poem might be accompanied by another fish image (probably a yellowcheek) that has been cut. The poem reads: To this 36, 000 qing [of water] Here a fish is coming at last, It is but a yellowcheek. Over the ocean tides rises the sound of sheng [panpipes]. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 19629641
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 3.2cm (9.6" x 1.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
