Album of Seasonal Landscapes, Leaf B (previous leaf 1)
1668
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1668
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a quiet river winding past misty hills, a few bare trees, and a small boat tied to the bank. Xiao Yuncong made this as part of a set showing each season. He painted what he saw on walks near Nanjing, using soft ink washes instead of bold lines. The light colors feel like early spring air. Look up other works from the Qing dynasty (1644–1911) to see how artists of that time showed nature.
