Untitled
1692
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1692
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1692 ink by Ding Liangxian, a Baroque work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy scene with lots of people in robes and hats. Some are on a boat, some stand near a bridge, and others gather under a roofed area. The colors are soft—pinks, blues, and browns—with lots of black outlines. Trees and buildings fill the background, and there’s writing in the corners. The artist used thin lines to create shadows and textures, like on the clothes and trees. This style makes the scene look detailed without heavy shading. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
Ding Liangxian carved delicate scenes into polychrome woodblocks, layering ink and color to build rich, layered prints.
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