1203
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Bamboo and Ducks by a Rushing Stream is a 1203 unspecified by Ma Yuan, a Song Landscape work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a quiet scene of nature with tall bamboo growing along a winding stream. The water moves fast around rocks, and a few ducks swim near the bank. In the background, a small building sits by the water’s edge, surrounded by more bamboo and trees. The artist used simple lines and soft colors to show movement in the water and leaves. The brushstrokes are loose but controlled, giving the scene a peaceful, natural feel. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this painting in person.
Ma Yuan (Chinese: 馬遠; pinyin: Mǎ Yuǎn; Wade–Giles: Ma Yüan; c. 1160–65 – 1225) was a Chinese painter of the Song dynasty. His works, together with that of Xia Gui, formed the basis of the so-called Ma-Xia (馬夏) school of…
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