Landscape After Wu Zhen (1280-1354)

Yun Shouping 惲壽平

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Ink landscape, Song dynasty influence.

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Landscape After Wu Zhen" by Yun Shouping, created in the 17th century, is a significant work that reflects the artist's engagement with the traditions of Chinese landscape painting, particularly the influence of the Yuan dynasty painter Wu Zhen. This painting exemplifies Yun's mastery of brushwork and composition, contributing to the revival of classical styles during the Ming-Qing transition and highlighting the enduring legacy of earlier masters in the evolution of Chinese art.

Description of the work:

"Landscape After Wu Zhen" by Yun Shouping is a traditional Chinese ink painting that exemplifies the literati style, characterized by its delicate brushwork and subtle tonal variations. The composition features a serene landscape with flowing mountains, meandering streams, and sparse vegetation, reflecting a harmonious balance between nature and the artist's refined aesthetic sensibility.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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