Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). <em>Double Dragons</em>, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_PS9.jpg)

Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_PS9.jpg)

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Double Dragons

Wang Fang-yu

Asian Art

On View: Asian Galleries, West, 2nd floor (China)

ARTIST Wang Fang-yu, Chinese, 1913 – 1997

MEDIUM Ink on paper

Place Made: China

DATES 1990

PERIOD Contemporary

DIMENSIONS Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm) Other: 32 1/2 x 54 in. (82.6 x 137.2 cm) (show scale)

SIGNATURE Fangyu

COLLECTIONS Asian Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 1991.248

CREDIT LINE Gift of Shao Fang Wang

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Calligraphy: Double dragons. Chinese characters "Shuang long," (double dragons). Signed "Fangyu," with two seals of the artist. Condition: excellent.

EXHIBITIONS

Arts of China

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Asian Galleries, West, 2nd floor (China)

CAPTION Wang Fang-yu (Chinese, 1913 – 1997). Double Dragons, 1990. Ink on paper, Overall: 40 x 70in. (101.6 x 177.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Shao Fang Wang, 1991.248. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 1991.248_PS9.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 1991.248_PS9.jpg., 2019

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