Landscape in the Manner of Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan

Wang Yuanqi 王原祁

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

"Literati Landscape" and "Ink Wash Technique"

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Landscape in the Manner of Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan," created by Wang Yuanqi (1642–1715), exemplifies the artist's engagement with the literati painting tradition, drawing inspiration from the styles of earlier masters Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan. This work reflects the Qing dynasty's cultural revival and the continued appreciation for classical Chinese landscape aesthetics, emphasizing the harmony between nature and human expression.

Description of the work:

"Landscape in the Manner of Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan," created by Wang Yuanqi, exemplifies the traditional Chinese landscape painting style characterized by its meticulous brushwork and harmonious composition. The work features a serene depiction of mountains and water, employing a subtle palette of ink and color that reflects the influence of the Song dynasty masters Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan, while also showcasing Wang's distinctive approach to spatial depth and atmospheric perspective.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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