Snowscape

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key Notes:
Winter tranquility, ethereal landscape.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Snowscape" by Yuan Jiang (c. 1620–1697) exemplifies the artist's mastery in depicting landscapes, particularly through the use of ink and wash techniques characteristic of the Southern School of Chinese painting. The work reflects the influence of literati aesthetics, emphasizing the harmony between nature and human emotion, and has been recognized for its contribution to the development of Chinese landscape painting during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

Description of the work:

"Snowscape" by Yuan Jiang 袁江 is characterized by its delicate brushwork and a muted color palette that evokes a serene winter landscape. The composition features a harmonious interplay of snow-covered mountains and tranquil waters, reflecting the artist's mastery in capturing the subtleties of light and atmosphere in a traditional Chinese landscape format.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Snowscape