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Miniature Album with Figures and Landscape (Three Men)

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 (Three Men) 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 painting shows three men in traditional Chinese clothing, one holding a sword and another a staff. They are drawn in a simple, expressive style. The men are rendered in quick brushstrokes, with bold lines and minimal detail. The background is plain, which helps the figures stand out. This painting is a good example of the expressive style of Chinese art during the Romanticism movement. Look up the Romanticism movement to see more examples of this style.