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清 樊圻 為玉翁作山水圖 冊|Landscapes Painted for Yuweng
清 樊圻 為玉翁作山水圖 冊|Landscapes Painted for Yuweng is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Fan Qi. It dates from 1673 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Technique & Style
The album comprises eight leaves of paper support prepared with ink and light mineral pigments applied in layered washes and delicate brushwork typical of seventeenth-century Orthodox school practice. Fan Qi's handling favors softly modulated ink gradations to define recession and texture, punctuated by sparse but deliberate use of mineral green and ochre to suggest foliage and distant slopes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1673, this album of eight landscape leaves was painted by Fan Qi specifically for a patron identified as Yuweng, as indicated by the title.
Created in 1673, this album of eight landscape leaves was painted by Fan Qi specifically for a patron identified as Yuweng, as indicated by the title. The work was executed on paper using ink and color. It is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where it is catalogued under the accession numbers 1989.363.131a–h.
Each leaf measures approximately 15.2 cm in height and 18.9 cm in width. The creation date of 1673 places the work in the early Qing dynasty. No prior provenance details are documented in the available sources.
Context
The album, painted in 1673 by Fan Qi for the patron Yuweng, exemplifies Qing dynasty landscape painting through its ink and color wash of mountainous scenery. Its commission for a private collector reflects the era's scholarly patronage and the artist's role within the broader Qing artistic network. The work's presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection underscores its significance as a representative example of 17th-century Chinese landscape art.
Overview
Fan Qi created Landscapes Painted for Yuweng in 1673, an album comprising eight leaves rendered in ink and color on paper. This collection of paintings features various mountain scenes, presented in a format designed for intimate viewing. Each page offers a distinct vista, contributing to a cohesive series of natural environments.
Subject & Meaning
This album unfolds a sequence of serene natural settings, capturing the essence of a tranquil morning in the hills. Viewers encounter misty peaks, meandering rivers, and secluded dwellings nestled amidst towering cliffs. The compositions invite contemplation of nature's vastness and the subtle presence of human life within it.
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