Chengguan Album 01
Late Ming dynasty master Lan Ying captures a serene moment of solitude in this delicate album leaf. Rugged cliffs rise dramatically on the right, adorned with spiky pine trees clinging to the rock face, while a tiny figure in a boat drifts peacefully on the water below. The facing page is filled with flowing cursive calligraphy, likely a poem or dedication that complements the visual journey. Lan Ying was a prolific professional painter who blended the bold, decorative styles of the Zhe School with the elegant brushwork of the Wu School, creating landscapes that feel both dramatic and deeply contemplative.
- Technique
- Ink and color on paper
- Material
- Paper
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