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五代南唐董源洞天山堂 軸, by Dong Yuan, unspecified, 958

五代南唐董源洞天山堂 軸

Dong Yuan

958

unspecified

silk

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

五代南唐董源洞天山堂 軸 is a 958 unspecified by Dong Yuan, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Dong Yuan
When & what style?
958
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a mountain range in the background, surrounded by trees and a body of water in the foreground. The artist's use of silk as the medium adds a sense of delicacy to the piece. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used different shades of color to create depth and dimension in the painting. The darker colors in the background give way to lighter shades in the foreground, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to its overall impact.

About the artist

Portrait of Dong Yuan
Artist

Dong Yuan

Dong Yuan (Chinese: 董源; pinyin: Dǒng Yuán; Wade–Giles: Tung Yüan; Gan: dung3 ngion4; c.

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