Paintings after Ancient Masters: An Ancient Tree
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 copies an old tree style from long ago. Chen Hongshou’s version looks wild and free, not stiff like copies today. He crams every branch with tiny, sharp details. His later works shrink big ideas into small spaces. He makes figures and trees feel alive despite their size. It’s like seeing a tiny world you could hold. If you like this, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.
