Album of Landscapes in the Style of the Ancient Masters 06 (Nelson)
Dong Qichang, a Ming dynasty master and the ultimate art critic of his time, loved to pay homage to the great painters of the past. In this ink wash landscape, he channels the style of the legendary Li Cheng, creating a serene world of towering mountains, twisted pine trees, and a secluded scholar's hut nestled among the rocks. The calligraphy at the top reveals his playful confidence, claiming his ink wash technique surpasses even other famous masters! It's a perfect example of how Chinese scholars didn't just paint nature, they painted their deep conversations with art history.
- Technique
- Ink on paper
- Material
- Paper
Location: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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