Artwork

渓流春秋草木図屏風|Spring Trees and Grasses by a Stream

渓流春秋草木図屏風|Spring Trees and Grasses by a Stream, by Unknown, ink, 1700
渓流春秋草木図屏風|Spring Trees and Grasses by a Stream, by Unknown, ink, 1700

渓流春秋草木図屏風|Spring Trees and Grasses by a Stream is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A six-panel folding screen depicting a serene landscape with a stream, lush greenery, and vibrant flowers.

About this work

Overview

A six-panel folding screen depicting a serene landscape with a stream, lush greenery, and vibrant flowers.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a natural scene with a stream, trees, grasses, and flowers, divided across six panels, each with a unique aspect of the landscape.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink, color, gold, and silver on paper, the work showcases intricate details and subtle play of light and shadow, adding depth and dimension to the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known