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清 王槩 設計，李漁出版 芥子園畫傳 版本|Landscape after Fan Kuan (active ca. 990–1030), from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting
清 王槩 設計，李漁出版 芥子園畫傳 版本|Landscape after Fan Kuan (active ca. 990–1030), from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting is an ink print by the Baroque artist Wang Gai. It dates from 1679 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This woodblock print is a landscape scene from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, a renowned painting guide.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print is a landscape scene from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, a renowned painting guide. Created in 1679 by Wang Gai, it is a reinterpretation of a work by the earlier artist Fan Kuan.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two mountain landscapes with steep peaks and winding paths, featuring a small building in one valley. The scene is rendered in black ink on paper, with trees grouped at the base of the hills.
Technique & Style
The image showcases Wang Gai's adaptation of Fan Kuan's style, with hand-drawn lines creating the composition. The use of varying line weights and densities achieves a range of tonal values, demonstrating a technique akin to cross-hatching.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. It was originally published as part of the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, a significant art instructional text.
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