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Magnolia – 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 gold edging. In the photograph, two thin wisteria branches lie vertically on a blank surface, cropped at the bottom and casting shadows downwards. Upon close inspection, Chinese writing is in gold 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: Magnolia – 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 gold edging.
In the photograph, two thin wisteria branches lie vertically on a blank surface, cropped at the bottom and casting shadows downwards.
Upon close inspection, Chinese writing is in gold ink is visible in the shadows.
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