Landscape after Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan

Dong Qichang 董其昌

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key Notes:
Ink landscape, literati aesthetics.
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Ink on paper
story of the work:

"Landscape after Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan" by Dong Qichang, created in the early 17th century, exemplifies the artist's synthesis of the styles of two prominent Song dynasty landscape painters, Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan, reflecting his deep engagement with the literati tradition. This work not only showcases Dong's mastery of brushwork and composition but also significantly influenced subsequent generations of Chinese landscape painters, reinforcing the importance of scholarly ideals in art.

Description of the work:

"Landscape after Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan" by Dong Qichang is a hanging scroll that exemplifies the artist's mastery of ink wash techniques, characterized by fluid brushwork and a harmonious composition that reflects the principles of literati painting. The work features a serene landscape with undulating mountains, flowing water, and sparse trees, rendered in a monochromatic palette that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, evoking a sense of tranquility and scholarly contemplation.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Landscape after Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan