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Contemporary Art
key Notes:
Lyrical Landscape, Vibrant Color Palette
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
New game
story of the work:

"Autumn Hills" by Hung Hsien (Margaret Chang, 洪嫻) is a significant work within the context of modern Chinese landscape painting, reflecting the artist's synthesis of traditional Chinese techniques and Western influences. Created in the mid-20th century, the painting exemplifies the use of vibrant color and dynamic composition, contributing to the discourse on the evolution of contemporary Chinese art and its engagement with both cultural heritage and modernity.

Description of the work:

"Autumn Hills" by Hung Hsien (Margaret Chang, 洪嫻) is characterized by its vibrant palette and fluid brushwork, which evoke the changing hues of the autumn landscape. The composition features rolling hills rendered in a harmonious blend of warm earth tones and cool blues, creating a sense of depth and tranquility that reflects the artist's mastery of traditional Chinese ink techniques.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Autumn Hills