Album of Landscapes: Leaf 3
1677
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1677
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Album of Landscapes: Leaf 3 is a 1677 unspecified by Wang Gai, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a traditional Chinese landscape in this painting. It's a simple scene with trees and hills. The artist used simple lines and colors to create a sense of calm, which is interesting because it shows how Chinese artists used minimal details to convey emotions. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Wang Gai (Chinese, active c. 1677–1705)
