Visiting a Friend in a Waterside Pavilion

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key Notes:
Serene Landscape, Intimate Gathering
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Visiting a Friend in a Waterside Pavilion" by Wang E (王諤), created during the Ming Dynasty, exemplifies the scholar-official culture of the period, reflecting themes of friendship and nature through its serene landscape and architectural elements. The painting is notable for its intricate brushwork and composition, which harmoniously integrates human figures with the surrounding environment, thereby illustrating the cultural values of harmony and contemplation prevalent in Ming art.

Description of the work:

"Visiting a Friend in a Waterside Pavilion" by Wang E (王諤) features a serene landscape composition characterized by a harmonious interplay of water, architecture, and natural elements. The painting employs delicate brushwork and a muted color palette to depict a traditional Chinese pavilion set against a tranquil waterscape, emphasizing the cultural significance of friendship and leisure in a natural setting.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Visiting a Friend in a Waterside Pavilion