Who painted Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains?

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains was painted by Tang Yin in 1505.

Where can I see Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains?

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains?

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains is associated with Ming dynasty painting.

Artwork

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains

Tang Yin , 1505

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains is an unspecified painting by the Ming dynasty painting artist Tang Yin. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1976.94
Credit line: Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund

About this work

Overview

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains is a landscape painting by Tang Yin, dated to 1505, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene autumnal landscape with mountains and trees, featuring distant figures that are not the primary focus. The scene conveys a sense of calm and invites contemplation.

Technique & Style

Tang Yin's use of muted colors and subtle brushstrokes creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene and evoking tranquility.

Artist & collection

Artist

Tang Yin

Tang Yin (Chinese: 唐寅; pinyin: Táng Yín; Cantonese Yale: Tong Yan; 6 March 1470 – 7 January 1524), courtesy name Bohu (伯虎) and Ziwei (子畏), was a Chinese painter, calligrapher, and poet of the Ming dynasty period.