One of four landscapes: Tall Pines and Distant Peaks

Du Jin 杜堇

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Lush Pines, Majestic Peaks
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"One of Four Landscapes: Tall Pines and Distant Peaks" is a work by the Chinese painter Du Jin (c. 1490–c. 1550), who was active during the Ming dynasty. This painting exemplifies the literati style, characterized by its emphasis on personal expression and the integration of poetry, painting, and calligraphy, reflecting the artist's engagement with nature and the philosophical ideals of the time.

Description of the work:

"One of four landscapes: Tall Pines and Distant Peaks" by Du Jin 杜堇 exemplifies the artist's mastery of traditional Chinese landscape painting, characterized by its meticulous brushwork and harmonious composition. The painting features towering pine trees in the foreground, set against a backdrop of distant, mist-shrouded peaks, employing a subtle palette that evokes a sense of tranquility and depth.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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One of four landscapes:  Tall Pines and Distant Peaks