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Dragon and Tiger, dated 1835. Pair of six panel screens; ink and gold on paper.

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Pair of six panel screens; ink and gold on paper · Each pair: 168.9 × 365.8 cm · Art Institute of Chicago

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Museum title
Dragon and Tiger
Artist
Kishi Ganku Japanese, 1749-1838
Date
dated 1835
Medium
Pair of six panel screens; ink and gold on paper
Dimensions
Each pair: 168.9 × 365.8 cm (66 1/2 × 144 in.)
Credit line
Roger L. Weston and Asian Art Acquisition funds; purchased with funds provided by of George and Roberta Mann, Ann and John P. Grube, Charles Mottier, and Frances and Edward M. Blair Jr.; through prior gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Goodspeed, Jr.
Image license
CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record
Art Institute of Chicago

Artist’s life 1749–1838

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Dragon and Tiger · Kishi Ganku, dated 1835
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