Winter Scene: Mountains and Lakeside Lodge in Snow

Yuan Yao 袁燿

Created:

Movement:

c. 1760

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key Notes:

Snowy landscape, tranquil lodge.

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Winter Scene: Mountains and Lakeside Lodge in Snow; Leaf 7 from an Album of Seven Paintings" by Yuan Yao 袁燿 exemplifies the artist's engagement with traditional Chinese landscape painting, characterized by its meticulous attention to natural detail and atmospheric effects. Created during the Qing dynasty, this work reflects the cultural appreciation for nature and the seasonal changes, serving as both a visual representation of winter's tranquility and a component of a larger thematic exploration within the album format.

Description of the work:

"Winter Scene: Mountains and Lakeside Lodge in Snow; Leaf 7 from an Album of Seven Paintings" by Yuan Yao 袁燿 depicts a serene winter landscape characterized by snow-covered mountains and a tranquil lakeside lodge. The composition employs a muted color palette dominated by whites and soft blues, effectively conveying the stillness of winter, while the intricate brushwork highlights the textures of the snow and the architectural details of the lodge.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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