Landscape in the Style of Dong Yuan and Juran
1650
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This ink painting shows dark, layered mountains rising behind misty valleys. The brushstrokes pile up like rock folds, creating a heavy, almost moody scene. Gong Xian built his style from older models but twisted tradition into something heavier and quieter. He worked in the Qing dynasty when artists often balanced old rules with new ideas. His ink feels thick in places, as if he dragged the brush slowly to deepen each shadow. That personal touch makes his work stand out. Look next at the same artist’s album leaves at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
![Summer Mountains (after Dong Yuan [active c. 937–75])](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/8aeb132308294f1a/thumb.webp)
