Paintings after Ancient Masters: A Lady
1625
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1625
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman in Ming-style robes standing against a blank wall. Her face is turned slightly, eyes downcast. The colors are muted, mostly browns and tans. Chen Hongshou painted this late in life. His figures look stiff but full of quiet energy. He copied old masters but added his own twist. His style feels like tiny Chinese gardens. See more like this at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
