Landscape After Li Tang (ca. 1070-ca. 1150)

Yun Shouping 惲壽平

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

"Song Dynasty Landscape" and "Lyrical Naturalism"

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on silk

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Landscape After Li Tang" (ca. 1070-ca. 1150) by Yun Shouping is a significant work that reflects the artist's engagement with the Southern Song dynasty's tradition of landscape painting, particularly the influence of the earlier Northern Song painter Li Tang. This painting exemplifies Yun's mastery of brushwork and composition, contributing to the evolution of Chinese landscape art and reinforcing the cultural appreciation for nature during the period.

Description of the work:

"Landscape After Li Tang" by Yun Shouping, created in the early 18th century, exemplifies the Southern Song dynasty's influence through its delicate brushwork and harmonious composition. The painting features a serene landscape characterized by softly rendered mountains, flowing water, and meticulously detailed flora, reflecting the artist's mastery of ink and color to evoke a sense of tranquility and depth.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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