Stream Bank, Silk, 221.5×110
Step into the misty, towering world of Dong Yuan, a master of the Five Dynasties period who basically defined the 'monumental landscape' style. Notice the massive, rounded mountains that seem to swallow the tiny human figures in the waterside pavilion? That's intentional—it's all about nature's overwhelming power compared to humanity. This piece, *The Riverbank*, has a wild history: it was once owned by the legendary painter Zhang Daqian, who was actually accused of forging it himself before experts proved its ancient authenticity. Now, it rests safely in New York, letting us marvel at those classic 'hemp-fiber' brushstrokes that make the rocks look so soft yet solid.
- Technique
- Ink and color on silk
- Material
- Silk
- Dimensions
- 221.5 x 110 cm
Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York