Artwork
Fushan Monastery
Fushan Monastery is an unspecified painting by the Renaissance artist Song Xu. It dates from 1588 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1998.78.8
About this work
Overview
Fushan Monastery is a painting from an album depicting scenic sites around Lake Tai, situated between Changxing and Wuxing counties.
Subject & Meaning
The album leaf presents a serene lakeside scene with willows, boats, and distant hills, evoking a sense of nostalgia or remembered travel. Inscriptions on the paintings suggest the album was created as a commemorative work or travel guide.
Technique & Style
Soft ink washes characterize the painting, with rough brushstrokes used to capture the effect of light on the water, blending realistic depiction with poetic atmosphere.
Context
The album is part of a 16th-century trend in the lower Yangzi delta region where topographical depictions of local scenery became popular, often published in illustrated travel books.
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