Artwork
View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise (Baojie) Mountain
View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise (Baojie) Mountain is an unspecified painting by the Ming dynasty painting artist Wang Wen. It dates from 1562 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise (Baojie) Mountain, painted in 1562 by Wang Wen, is a serene Chinese landscape held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a tranquil mountain landscape, with a foreground of sparse trees and a background of mountains stretching across the horizon, evoking a sense of calm and serenity.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a muted color palette and gentle brushstrokes, the work showcases delicate details such as textured trees and soft, feathery clouds, with nuanced light and shadow adding depth and dimension.
History & Provenance
Created in 1562 by Wang Wen, the painting is now part of the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection, though specific details of its provenance before acquisition are not provided here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wang Wen painted ink landscapes in 16th-century China. Two scrolls in this bundle show his hand: View from the Keyin Pavilion on Paradise Mountain (1562) and Song of a Fisherman (1536). Both trace misty ridges with…
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