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Pine – The Universe in a Nutshell, from the Whispers of Trees series
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A square black and white photograph is mounted on a white hanging scroll with silver edging. In the photograph, two thick pine branches lie horizontally on a blank surface, casting shadows downward. Upon close inspection, Chinese writing is in silver ink is visible in the shadows.
Department of Asian Art
Artist Chu Chu (2017-2025) sold; [through Alisan Fine Arts NY]; to the Harvard Art Museums 2025.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Purchase through the generosity of Christina Marcove
Title: Pine – The Universe in a Nutshell, from the Whispers of Trees series
Description:
A square black and white photograph is mounted on a white hanging scroll with silver edging.
In the photograph, two thick pine branches lie horizontally on a blank surface, casting shadows downward.
Upon close inspection, Chinese writing is in silver ink is visible in the shadows.
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