Visiting a Friend in a Lakeside Pavilion

Xiao Yuncong 蕭雲從

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Lakeside Serenity, Scholar's Retreat

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Visiting a Friend in a Lakeside Pavilion" by Xiao Yuncong, created during the Ming dynasty, exemplifies the scholar-artist's engagement with themes of friendship and nature, reflecting the cultural values of the period. The painting is notable for its intricate brushwork and harmonious composition, which evoke a serene atmosphere, characteristic of literati painting traditions.

Description of the work:

"Visiting a Friend in a Lakeside Pavilion" by Xiao Yuncong features a serene landscape characterized by a tranquil lake, surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains, rendered in delicate brushwork typical of the Ming dynasty. The composition is anchored by a traditional pavilion, where figures engage in leisurely activities, exemplifying the harmonious relationship between nature and human presence in Chinese literati painting.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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