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Master Clam Catches a Shrimp, mid 13th century (ink on paper)



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Master Clam Catches a Shrimp, mid 13th century (ink on paper)

FSG325489 Master Clam Catches a Shrimp, mid 13th century (ink on paper) by Chinese School, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 74.6x27.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; eFreer Slacker Gallery; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Chinese, out of copyright

Media ID 23206376

© Freer Slacker Gallery Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution / Bridgeman Images

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14"x18" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")

Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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> Animals > Crustaceans > Shrimp

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> Historic > Chinese dynasties paintings


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This print titled "Master Clam Catches a Shrimp" takes us back to the mid 13th century, during China's Southern Song Dynasty. Created with ink on paper by an anonymous Chinese artist, this masterpiece measures an impressive 74.6x27.9 cm and is currently housed in the Freer Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian Institution in the USA. The artwork depicts a skilled fisherman known as Master Clam, fully engrossed in his craft. With intense focus and precision, he delicately captures a shrimp from beneath the water's surface. The intricate details of both the shellfish and its captor are beautifully rendered through fine lines and shading techniques. This portrait not only showcases the mastery of Chinese ink drawing but also offers insight into traditional fishing practices during that era. It highlights the harmonious relationship between man and nature as well as their interdependence for sustenance. As we admire this timeless piece, we are transported to ancient China, where fishermen like Master Clam relied on their expertise to provide for their communities. This artwork serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our eternal connection with nature. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable image for us to appreciate today, reminding us of our rich cultural heritage while inspiring future generations with its beauty and historical significance.

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