Artwork
Landscapes After Old Masters
Landscapes After Old Masters is an unspecified painting by the Ming dynasty painting artist Shen Shichong. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Landscapes After Old Masters is a painting created by Shen Shichong in 1619. It is a representative work of the Ming dynasty landscape painting tradition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene mountain landscape with a small village in the foreground, conveying a sense of calm and human presence within a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Rendered in shades of gray and white with darker shading for depth, the work showcases Shen Shichong's distinctive approach to landscape painting, influenced by earlier masters.
History & Provenance
Shen Shichong, born in Huating, Shanghai province, worked under the style name Zhong Chun and sobriquet Mi Gong. The painting is now held in the Detroit Institute of Arts collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Shen Shichong (Shen Shih-ch'ung, traditional: 沈士充, simplified: 沈士充); ca. was a Chinese landscape painter during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). His dates of birth and death are unknown. Chen was born in Huating in the…
