Artwork

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak, by Ding Yunpeng, unspecified, 1614
Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak, by Ding Yunpeng, unspecified, 1614

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak is an unspecified painting by the Chinese Orthodox School artist Ding Yunpeng. It dates from 1614 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Technique & Style

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak, created in 1614 by Ding Yunpeng, is a painting executed in the traditional Chinese medium.

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak, created in 1614 by Ding Yunpeng, is a painting executed in the traditional Chinese medium. The work is classified as a painting originating from China. While the specific support material and detailed handling techniques are not explicitly detailed in the provided records, the piece is recognized as a significant example of early 17th-century Chinese landscape painting. The artwork is currently part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

History & Provenance

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio. The work, created by Ding Yunpeng in 1614, is assigned the accession number 1965.28 within the museum's records. This painting, originating from China, remains part of the institution's permanent holdings.

Overview

Created in 1614 by the Chinese painter Ding Yunpeng, this landscape depicts a lofty, craggy mountain known as Heavenly Citadel Peak bathed in early morning light. The composition is anchored by a sinuous path that threads through the rocky slopes, vanishing toward the horizon, inviting the eye to travel deeper into the scene.

Subject & Meaning

The work presents a natural setting where towering peaks and scattered trees suggest a harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature. The winding trail may symbolize a journey or pilgrimage, while the soft illumination of sunrise conveys renewal and the passage of time within the mountainous realm.

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak
Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak, Ding Yunpeng

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak?

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak was painted by Ding Yunpeng in 1614-01-01.

Where can I see Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak?

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak?

Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak is associated with Chinese Orthodox School.