Artist

Chen Gua

Ming dynasty

Chen Gua is a Ming dynasty Ming dynasty painting artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Chen Gua painted Ming-dynasty landscapes like Bright Lake and Beautiful Mountains, a scroll dated 1549. The work shows misty lakes and layered peaks in soft ink washes, a tradition meant to evoke quiet travel rather than bold drama. If you like this calm, ink-on-silk style, tap into the scroll’s right side where a small pavilion sits beside the water, it’s the first place your eye rests.

Works by Chen Gua

Collections represented

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