Xiaomei
1588
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1588
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a scenic view of Lake Tai and its surroundings. It's a detailed depiction of the region. The artist likely visited this place, which is why it's so detailed. The painting is part of an album that illustrates sites around Lake Tai. It shows the local scenery and topography. The inscriptions on the painting provide more information about the region. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of the artist: Song Xu (Chinese, 1525-c. 1606).
