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The
painting depicts three apes playing by a mountain stream. One ape hangs
from a tree grasping a loquat fruit in his paw. The female ape is seated
on a rock clasping her baby, which stretches one arm toward its father
begging for a piece of fruit. The relationships between the three apes
seem almost human in nature.
Emperor
Hsuan-tsung of the Ming dynasty was named Chu Chan-chi. The name of his
reign period was Hsuante (1426-1435). During his reign, the capitol was
located in Peking. Excelling in calligraphy and painting, the Emperor's
landscapes, figures, birds, flowers and insects were equal to those of the
Sung Emperor Hui-tsung(c. 1101-1125).
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