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Landscape with waterfalls and trees

Kuncan

1636

ivory

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Ming Painting Baroque Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with waterfalls and trees is a 1636 ivory by Kuncan, a Ming Painting work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Kuncan
When & what style?: 1636 · Ming Painting
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

The painting features a serene landscape with waterfalls and trees. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the waterfalls cascading down rocky cliffs and the trees standing tall in the foreground. The artist's use of ivory as a medium adds a sense of delicacy and subtlety to the piece. Upon closer inspection, the intricate details of the painting become apparent. The way the light filters through the trees and the gentle flow of the waterfalls create a sense of movement and energy in the scene. The artist's skillful use of texture and shading adds depth and dimensionality to the painting. The painting is a beautiful example of the artist's skill and attention to detail. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you can explore the art of Kun Can.

About the artist

Artist

Kuncan

Kun Can (髡殘, Buddhist name; common name: 劉石谿 (Liu Shixi or Liu Jieqiu)) (1612 to after 1674) was a Chinese Buddhist monk and painter during Ming and Qing dynasties.

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