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Miniature Album with Figures and Landscape (Landscape with Two Buildings)

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 (Landscape with Two Buildings) 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 a quiet mountain scene with two small buildings nestled among trees. The ink and light colors make the landscape feel misty, with rough brushstrokes for texture. A winding path leads near the buildings, and the trees have bare branches, suggesting a cold season. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to create depth instead of tight details. This style was common in Chinese landscape painting of the time. Look up Zeng Yandong to see more of his work.