Summer Landscape: Waiting to Cross at the Mountain Pass - Colophon 1 - Dong Qichang
Think of this scroll section as the ultimate certificate of authenticity from the Ming Dynasty! The legendary art critic Dong Qichang wrote this bold, flowing inscription to certify Dong Yuan's famous landscape scroll 'Summer Mountains at the Mouth of a River Waiting to Cross' as a genuine masterpiece. He proudly notes its prestigious history in the imperial collections and previous inspections by other scholars, essentially giving it his ultimate seal of approval. It's a fascinating glimpse into how art experts have been hyping up masterpieces for centuries, using beautiful calligraphy to do it.
Location: Liaoning Provincial Museum
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