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Mountains, Rivers, and Autumn-tinted Trees, by Wang Hui, unspecified, 1650

Mountains, Rivers, and Autumn-tinted Trees

Wang Hui

1650

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Mountains, Rivers, and Autumn-tinted Trees is a 1650 unspecified by Wang Hui, a Qing Painting work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Wang Hui
When & what style?
1650 · Qing Painting
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with mountains, rivers, and trees in autumn hues. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the trees and foliage taking center stage. In the foreground, a few trees stand tall, while in the background, mountains rise up, their peaks shrouded in mist. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding texture and energy to the painting. For more on the techniques used in this piece, look up "chiaroscuro".

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