Distant Peaks in Floating Mist (after a painting by Juran)

Pan Gongshou 潘公壽

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Misty Landscape, Traditional Chinese Aesthetics

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Distant Peaks in Floating Mist (after a painting by Juran)" by Pan Gongshou, created in the late 17th century, is a significant example of the revival of traditional Chinese landscape painting during the Ming-Qing transition. This work reflects Pan's engagement with the styles of earlier masters, particularly Juran, and demonstrates the continued importance of nature as a subject in Chinese art, emphasizing both aesthetic beauty and philosophical depth.

Description of the work:

"Distant Peaks in Floating Mist (after a painting by Juran)" by Pan Gongshou 潘公壽 exemplifies the traditional Chinese landscape painting style, characterized by its delicate brushwork and atmospheric perspective. The composition features ethereal mountains shrouded in mist, rendered in subtle ink washes that evoke a sense of depth and tranquility, while the meticulous detailing of the peaks reflects the influence of the earlier artist Juran.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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