Snowy Ravines and Mountains: Landscape Painting after Li Cheng

Huang Ding 黃鼎

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Movement:

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key Notes:

"Chinese Landscape Tradition" and "Atmospheric Depth"

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Snowy Ravines and Mountains: Landscape Painting after Li Cheng" by Huang Ding (circa 1744-1816) exemplifies the Qing dynasty's revival of classical Chinese landscape painting, drawing inspiration from the renowned Song dynasty artist Li Cheng. This work reflects Huang Ding's mastery of traditional techniques and his contribution to the genre, emphasizing the interplay of nature and human emotion within the context of 18th-century Chinese art.

Description of the work:

"Snowy Ravines and Mountains: Landscape Painting after Li Cheng" by Huang Ding 黃鼎 exemplifies the traditional Chinese landscape genre, characterized by its meticulous brushwork and harmonious composition. The painting features a serene depiction of snow-covered mountains and ravines, utilizing a monochromatic palette that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, while echoing the stylistic elements of the Song dynasty master Li Cheng.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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