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Lohan, by Liu Songnian, unspecified, 1207

Lohan

Liu Songnian

1207

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Lohan is a 1207 unspecified by Liu Songnian, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Liu Songnian
When & what style?
1207
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows two monks in a forest, surrounded by trees and animals. The monk on the left is leaning on a tree branch, looking down at the other monk, who is standing and looking up at him. There are monkeys in the trees and deer on the ground. The painting has a lot of detail, with intricate designs on the monks' robes and realistic depictions of the animals. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The painting is held at the National Palace Museum.

About the artist

Artist

Liu Songnian

Liu Songnian (刘松年 or traditional Liu Sung-nien, 1174–1224 CE), was a Chinese landscape painter during the early Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279).

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