Artwork

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains, by Tang Yin, unspecified, 1505
Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains, by Tang Yin, unspecified, 1505

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains is an unspecified painting by the Ming dynasty painting artist Tang Yin. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Scholar-Hermits in the Autumn Mountains is a landscape painting by Tang Yin, dated to 1505, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene autumnal landscape with mountains and trees, featuring distant figures that are not the primary focus. The scene conveys a sense of calm and invites contemplation.

Technique & Style

Tang Yin's use of muted colors and subtle brushstrokes creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene and evoking tranquility.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.