Landscape Album (Palace Museum, Beijing) P5
Dong Qichang, the Ming Dynasty powerhouse who basically wrote the rulebook for Chinese literati painting, created this moody landscape. Notice the gnarly trees in the foreground? He uses distinct circular dots for the foliage, a technique that feels almost like he's dabbing ink. This piece is likely a leaf from an album, meant for intimate viewing rather than hanging on a wall. As a champion of the 'Southern School,' Dong valued expression over realistic detail, which is why the mountains look so dreamy and abstract. The red seal in the corner acts as his personal stamp of approval.
- Technique
- Ink wash
Location: Palace Museum, Beijing
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