Shanghai

Shanghai: The Bund, within the Premises of Russell & Company, approx. 1857. By Chowkwa (active 1850-1880). Oil on canvas. Museum purchase with funds donated by the Friends of Evelyn Bartlett, in memory of Evelyn Bartlett and in honor of Dr. H.A. Crosby Forbes. Peabody Essex Museum. AE85781

Wandering Eyes Giving Way to Wandering Thoughts, 1890s. By Wu Youru (1839-1893). Ink on paper. Collection of the Shanghai History Museum.

Moonlight over Huangpu River, 1930s. By Yuan Xiutang (dates unknown). Chromolithograph on paper. Collection of the Shanghai History Museum.

A Prosperous City That Never Sleeps, 1930s. By Yuan Xiutang (dates unknown). Chromolithograph on paper. Collection of the Shanghai History Museum.

Nanjing Road – From Series of Views of Shanghai, after 1937. By Zhao Weimin (dates unknown). Chromolithograph on paper. Collection of the Shanghai History Museum.

Nanjing Road, 1947. By Ni Yide (1901-1970). Oil on canvas. Private Collection.

A pair of armchairs, 1920-1935. Hardwood, burl, and fabric. Private collection.

Rug, 1920-1935. Wool with yin and yang pattern. Private collection.

Qipao, 1930s. Silk georgette and silk cut-velvet. Collection of the Shanghai History Museum.

Parade for the Founding of the People's Republic of China (Shanghai),1950. By Hangzhou National Art School, published by Mass Fine Art Publishing House. Chromolithograph on paper. Collection of the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre.

Shanghai Lily, 2009. By Zhou Tiehai (b. 1966). Acrylic (airbrush) on canvas. Courtesy of the artist.

Mawangdui, 2009 (detail). By Liu Dahong (b. 1962). Embroidered silk, one of two pieces. Collection of the artist.

Landscape-Commemorating Huang Binhong-Scroll, 2007. By Shen Fan (b. 1952). Installation with lights and sound. Courtesy of the artist.

Shadow in the Water (detail), 2002-2008. By Liu Jianhua (b. 1962). Installation with porcelain and light. Collection of the artist.

Honey, 2003. By Yang Fudong (b. 1971). Video. 9 min 29 sec. Private collection.

Vanity and stool, 1920-1935. Hardwood and glass. Private collection.

Round table and four chairs, 1920-1935. Hardwood. Private collection.