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The Autumn Hunt
The Autumn Hunt is an unspecified painting by the Song dynasty painting artist Chen Juzhong. It dates from 1202 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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History & Provenance
The Autumn Hunt is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is accessioned under the identifier 1930.
The painting titled The Autumn Hunt was created in 1202 by Chen Juzhong. It entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains on display. The work was made in China and is part of the museum's holdings as documented in its provenance records.
The Autumn Hunt is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is accessioned under the identifier 1930.314. The work has been part of the museum's exhibition history, appearing in displays of Chinese painting at the institution.
Overview
The Autumn Hunt, painted by Chen Juzhong in 1202, is an early thirteenth‑century work now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The composition depicts a group of mounted figures traversing a broad, level plain. Muted earth tones dominate the surface, punctuated by a solitary red saddle and a tan parasol, creating a restrained yet lively tableau.
Subject & Meaning
The scene presents a hunting party moving across an open landscape, suggesting a seasonal pursuit in autumn. A lone rider surges ahead while the others linger in a loose formation, hinting at both individual initiative and collective activity. The sparse background, an unadorned field without trees or architecture, focuses attention on the human‑animal interaction and the rhythm of the chase.
Technique & Style
Chen employs a limited palette of browns and grays, achieving tonal harmony through subtle gradations. The brushwork renders the horses and riders with a delicate linear quality, while the flat expanse of ground is treated with broad washes that emphasize depth through atmospheric perspective rather than detailed scenery. The occasional bright accents function as visual anchors within the overall restraint.
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