Lin Fengmian, Autumn Landscape, 1977–1978. Autumn Landscape Lin Fengmian (1900 – 1991) Date: 1977 – 1978 Medium: Ink and color on paper (Square Format/Doufang) Dimensions: 67.5 x 68 cm Classification: Modern Chinese Painting The Artist Born in 1900, Lin Fengmian’s life paralleled the tumultuous history of the 20th century. He traveled to France in 1919 […]
In a Tianjin studio, two artists quietly recast a Chinese classic. In the taxonomy of classical Chinese art, a certain hierarchy has long prevailed. On one side rests the “scholarly” tradition—the sparse, evocative ink-wash landscape, meant for contemplation, a pursuit of the mind. On the other is the “artisan” strain: colourful, narrative, and figurative, made
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Jin Tingbiao’s “Grafting Plum Blossoms” Scroll This hanging scroll by Qing dynasty court painter Jin Tingbiao depicts an elegant scene of scholarly life amidst nature. The artwork bears inscriptions from Emperor Qianlong, reflecting its significance within the imperial collection. It carries multiple seals including those of Qianlong, Jiaqing emperors, and marks from important catalogues like
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Lang Shining’s “Portrait of Emperor Qianlong at the Grand Military Parade” Object Number: Gu 00008761Qing Dynasty, by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), silk, ink and color on paper, H. 332.5 cm × W. 232.0 cm. The scroll painting “Emperor Qianlong at the Grand Military Parade” was created during the Qing Dynasty under the reign of Emperor
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THE PALACE MUSEUM COLLECTION Emperor Qianlong Enjoying the Snow Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) and Court Painters Emperor Qianlong Enjoying the Snow (1738). Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk. Collection of The Palace Museum. ArtistsGiuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), Tang Dai, Chen Mei, Sun Hu, Shen Yuan, Ding Guanpeng DateQing Dynasty, 3rd year of the
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