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A Thousand Peaks Vying for Splendor, by Wen Zhengming, unspecified, 1550

A Thousand Peaks Vying for Splendor

Wen Zhengming

1550

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A Thousand Peaks Vying for Splendor is a 1550 unspecified by Wen Zhengming, a Ming Painting work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Wen Zhengming
When & what style?
1550 · Ming Painting
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene mountain landscape with trees and rocks. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the mountains and trees shown in various shades of green and brown. In the foreground, a few trees are visible, while the mountains rise up in the background. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the trees and rocks, showcasing the artist's skillful brushwork. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and harmony with nature. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you can check out Wen Zhengming's other paintings.

About the artist

Portrait of Wen Zhengming
Artist

Wen Zhengming

Wen Zhengming spent most of his life in Suzhou, a city of canals and scholars where art and poetry were daily habits, not hobbies.

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