Lake and Mountain Scene after Rain in Autumn

Yuan Yao 袁燿

Created:

Movement:

c. 1760

Tonalism

key Notes:

Serene Landscape, Atmospheric Reflection

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Lake and Mountain Scene after Rain in Autumn" by Yuan Yao 袁燿, created during the Qing Dynasty, exemplifies the traditional Chinese landscape painting style, characterized by its meticulous brushwork and harmonious composition. The work reflects the artist's engagement with nature and the philosophical underpinnings of Daoism, emphasizing the transient beauty of the natural world, particularly in the context of seasonal change.

Description of the work:

"Lake and Mountain Scene after Rain in Autumn" by Yuan Yao 袁燿 exemplifies the artist's mastery of landscape painting, characterized by a harmonious interplay of misty mountains and reflective water surfaces. The composition employs a subdued color palette, with soft blues and grays, effectively conveying the atmospheric effects of rain and the tranquil essence of autumn.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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