The Pine Retreat, from Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1490
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a serene landscape with trees and hills. It's part of a series that simulates a visit to a historic site. The artist included subtle colors in the scenes, which is interesting because most of the series is in monochrome. The artist's use of subtle colors adds depth to the painting. He was a retired scholar who turned to painting in midlife. You can learn more about this style by looking up the technique of chiaroscuro.
