One of Four Landscapes: Returning to Hsi-ling

Du Jin 杜堇

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Serene Landscape, Poetic Composition

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on silk

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"One of Four Landscapes: Returning to Hsi-ling" is a notable work by the Ming dynasty painter Du Jin (c. 1465–after 1500), who is recognized for his contributions to the landscape genre and his innovative use of color and composition. This painting exemplifies Du Jin's ability to blend traditional Chinese landscape painting techniques with a personal interpretation of nature, reflecting the cultural and aesthetic values of the period while influencing subsequent generations of artists.

Description of the work:

"One of Four Landscapes: Returning to Hsi-ling" by Du Jin features a serene composition characterized by delicate brushwork and a harmonious palette that evokes the tranquility of nature. The painting employs traditional Chinese landscape conventions, including layered mountains, flowing water, and meticulously rendered trees, which collectively create a sense of depth and perspective, inviting the viewer into a contemplative space.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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