Mountain Retreat and Waterfall

Kuncan 髡殘

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Serene Landscape, Harmonious Nature

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Mountain Retreat and Waterfall," created by the Chinese painter Kuncan (also known as K'un-ts'an) during the late Ming dynasty, exemplifies the artist's mastery of landscape painting, characterized by intricate brushwork and a harmonious composition that reflects Daoist ideals of nature. The work significantly impacted the development of Chinese landscape painting, influencing subsequent generations of artists through its integration of poetic elements and the representation of serene, idealized natural environments.

Description of the work:

"Mountain Retreat and Waterfall" by Kuncan 髡殘 exemplifies the artist's mastery of traditional Chinese landscape painting, characterized by its intricate brushwork and harmonious composition. The painting features a serene mountainous landscape, with a cascading waterfall that serves as a focal point, surrounded by lush vegetation and a tranquil retreat, reflecting the interplay of nature and human habitation.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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