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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to MS 7412 Chinese watercolor paintings
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7412
- Creators:
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Pope, Alice James
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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11 Paintings (visual works)watercolor on rice paper5 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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
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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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| Watercolors | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| China trade watercolor painting | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Chinese | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| China | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| East Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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