National Anthropological Archives

Guide to MS 7412 Chinese watercolor paintings

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS7412
Creators:
Pope, Alice James
Dates:
undated
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
11 Paintings (visual works)
watercolor on rice paper
5 x 7 inches
Repository:
Container:
7412

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The collection consists of eleven (11) miniature polychrome paintings on pith paper by an unknown artist. The paintings were probably made in the late nineteenth century by a professional artist who catered to foreign tourists wanting souveniers from China. They may all be related to a common theme, or they may be scattered glimpses of Chinese life. Many of the figures appear to be part of a festival or drama.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Administration

Custodial History
The paintings were collected in China in the late nineteenth century by the merchant family of donor's husband. They were donated to the Museum of Natural History by Alice James Pope on July 30, 1979. They were transferred from the object collections of the Department of Anthropology to the National Anthropological Archives in September 1986.
Processing Information
Some description based on research by Emily Hoover, summer intern, Department of Anthropology.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Preferred Citation
MS 7412 Chinse watercolor paintings, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

More Information

Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 7412
USNM Accession Number 337069
USNM Catalog Numbers 419629-419639

Variant Title

Variant Title
Paintings of Chinese scenes


Keywords

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