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Miniature Album with Figures and Landscape (Two Men with Umbrella)

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 (Two Men with Umbrella) 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 two men walking together, one holding an umbrella. They're dressed in simple white robes, and the umbrella is black with a wooden handle. The background is blank, with no scenery or details. The artist used quick, expressive brushstrokes to capture the movement of the men. The painting feels spontaneous and lively, like a snapshot of a moment in time. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning about the Romanticism movement.