Absorb the Past; Abandon the Present

Qian Hui’an’s ‘Absorb the Past; Abandon the Present’ is an accordion-style album. It contains ten painted leaves. The work uses ink and color on silk. Created during the 1800s–1900s.

The painting is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. It is classified under Chinese painting. Its current location is in Cleveland, Ohio.

Qian Hui’an lived from 1833 to 1911. His work spanned the end of the Qing dynasty. He is noted for his contributions to traditional Chinese painting.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/2023.163

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