Who painted Watching the Waterfall?

Watching the Waterfall was painted by Xia Kui in 1506.

Where can I see Watching the Waterfall?

Watching the Waterfall is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Watching the Waterfall?

Watching the Waterfall is associated with Song dynasty landscape.

Artwork

Watching the Waterfall

Xia Kui , 1506

Watching the Waterfall is an unspecified painting by the Song dynasty landscape artist Xia Kui. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Watching the Waterfall is a painting by Xia Gui, dated to 1506, and is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil landscape featuring a waterfall, trees, and mountains, with two figures on a bridge gazing out at the waterfall, evoking a sense of calm contemplation.

Technique & Style

The artist employed varied brushstrokes to achieve texture and depth, using bold strokes for the trees and mountains, and more delicate rendering for the figures, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Xia Kui

Xia Kui made ink paintings of daily life in 16th-century China. His handscroll Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night shows scholars bundled against snow, while Children at Play captures kids tumbling in a courtyard. His…