Rustic Lodge Under Leaning Trees; Traveler in Frosty Moonlight

Yuan Yao 袁燿

Created:

Movement:

c. 1760

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key Notes:

Moonlit Landscape, Frosty Atmosphere

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Rustic Lodge Under Leaning Trees; Traveler in Frosty Moonlight; Leaf 5 from an Album of Seven Paintings" by Yuan Yao 袁燿 exemplifies the artist's engagement with traditional Chinese landscape painting, reflecting the interplay between nature and human habitation. Created during the Qing dynasty, this work is part of a larger album that showcases Yuan Yao's mastery of ink and wash techniques, contributing to the genre's evolution and the cultural appreciation of serene rural imagery.

Description of the work:

"Rustic Lodge Under Leaning Trees; Traveler in Frosty Moonlight; Leaf 5 from an Album of Seven Paintings" by Yuan Yao 袁燿 features a serene landscape characterized by a rustic lodge nestled among elegantly leaning trees, rendered in delicate brushwork that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow. The composition is enhanced by a frosty moonlight that casts a silvery glow over the scene, creating a tranquil atmosphere that invites contemplation.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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