1669
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Lofty Peak and Dense Woods is a 1669 unspecified by Gong Xian, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Tree, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting features a majestic mountain peak, with dense woods at its base. The trees are depicted in various shades of green, with some appearing lighter and others darker. In the foreground, a few trees stand out, while in the background, the mountain's peak rises high into the sky. A subtle detail in the painting is the use of different shades of green to create depth and texture in the trees. This technique adds a sense of realism to the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works featuring trees, you might enjoy looking up the subject: tree.
Gong Xian (simplified Chinese: 龚贤; traditional Chinese: 龔賢; pinyin: Gōng Xián; Wade–Giles: Kung Hsien; 1618–1689; the specific year of birth is disputed as early as 1617 or as late as 1620; born in Kunshan, Jiangsu) was…
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