Who painted Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen?

Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen was painted by Zha Shibiao in 1684.

Where can I see Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen?

Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen?

Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen

Zha Shibiao , 1684

Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Zha Shibiao. It dates from 1684 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1955.37.10
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. Millikin

About this work

Overview

Landscape Album in Various Styles: Landscape after Wu Zhen is a 1684 painting by Zha Shibiao, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene forest scene with a winding path, buildings, and a lone figure. Soft, misty mountains form the background, with the scene rendered primarily in shades of gray and brown.

Technique & Style

Zha Shibiao emulated the style of Wu Zhen, an earlier artist, while introducing his own expressive brushwork. The resulting depiction of trees and rocks is characterized by simplicity and vitality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1684, the painting is part of a larger album by Zha Shibiao, showcasing various styles.