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Miniature Album with Figures and Landscape (Old Man on Donkey)

Zeng Yandong

1822

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Qing Painting Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape Qianlong Reign

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Miniature Album with Figures and Landscape (Old Man on Donkey) is a 1822 unspecified by Zeng Yandong, a Qing Painting work, depicting Qianlong Reign, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Zeng Yandong
When & what style?: 1822 · Qing Painting
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows an old man riding a donkey sideways, almost falling off. His hat is tilted, and his robe flutters as if he’s moving fast. The donkey’s legs are blurry, like it’s trotting. On the left side, there’s a column of black ink writing—maybe a poem or notes. The donkey’s tail is stiff and short, while the man’s face looks tired but amused. The whole scene feels quick and loose, like it was drawn in one go. Next, look up *qianlong reign* to see why this might’ve been made during that time.