Artwork
Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 8
Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 8 is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Fan Qi. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
You see a small, quiet scene: two ducks sleeping on a rock while maple leaves drift down and hibiscus blooms float in water.
You see a small, quiet scene: two ducks sleeping on a rock while maple leaves drift down and hibiscus blooms float in water.
The poem written on the painting says the ducks dream of their missing partners. It’s a rare moment where words and image work together—something not all Chinese artists did. The artist, Fan Qi, lived through war and change, and his work often feels personal, like a private thought.
If you like this, look up more about china, qing dynasty (1644-1911)—it’s full of paintings just like this one.
Overview
Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 8 is a painting by Fan Qi, created during the Qing dynasty.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two ducks resting on a rock amidst autumnal scenery, with drifting maple leaves and hibiscus blooms in water. An accompanying poem suggests the ducks are dreaming of their absent partners, illustrating a poignant moment of longing.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Fan Qi's ability to harmonize image and text, a characteristic not universally found in Chinese art. The artist's style is marked by a personal, introspective quality, reflecting his experiences during a period of turmoil.
Context
Fan Qi's work is situated within the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), a period that saw significant cultural and political change in China.
Artist & collection
清 樊圻 為玉翁作山水圖 冊|Landscapes Painted for Yuweng
清 樊圻 山水圖 冊 紙本|Landscapes
Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 9
Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 7
Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 8
Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 2
Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 4
Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 6
