Reading in a Lakeside Studio under Willow Trees; Leaf 2 from an Album of Seven Paintings.

Yuan Yao 袁燿

Created:

Movement:

c. 1760

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key Notes:

Lakeside Serenity, Literary Reflection

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Reading in a Lakeside Studio under Willow Trees; Leaf 2 from an Album of Seven Paintings" by Yuan Yao 袁燿 exemplifies the artist's engagement with the themes of nature and scholarly pursuits, reflecting the cultural values of the Ming dynasty. This work is part of a larger album that underscores the significance of landscape and literary culture in Chinese art, illustrating the harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world.

Description of the work:

"Reading in a Lakeside Studio under Willow Trees; Leaf 2 from an Album of Seven Paintings" by Yuan Yao 袁燿 features a serene composition that depicts a figure engaged in reading within a tranquil lakeside setting, framed by gracefully arching willow trees. The painting employs a delicate color palette and fluid brushwork, characteristic of traditional Chinese landscape painting, to evoke a sense of harmony between the individual and nature.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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