Artwork
清 王槩 設計，李漁出版 芥子園畫傳 版本|Snowy Peaks Touching the Heavens, in the manner of Snow-covered Inn by Jing Hao (active ca. 870–ca. 930), from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting
清 王槩 設計，李漁出版 芥子園畫傳 版本|Snowy Peaks Touching the Heavens, in the manner of Snow-covered Inn by Jing Hao (active ca. 870–ca. 930), 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, 'Snowy Peaks Touching the Heavens', is from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, a renowned painting guide.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, 'Snowy Peaks Touching the Heavens', is from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, a renowned painting guide. Created in 1679, it is attributed to Wang Gai, with publication credited to Li Yu.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape in the style of Jing Hao, featuring a mountain range, a cliffside house, and foreground trees. The scene conveys tranquility and simplicity, inviting contemplation.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and atmosphere by using negative space and varying ink tones. Gray shades render the mountains, while black ink defines the house and trees, creating a harmonious balance.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1679, this print is part of the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting. It is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
清 王槩 設計，李漁出版 芥子園畫傳 版本|Mt. Heng, after Juran (active ca. 960–965), from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting
清 王槩 畫圖、李漁出版 《芥子園畫傳》 木版畫|Page 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 Xia Gui (active ca. 1195–1230), from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting
Landscape in the Style of Ching Hao
明/清 惲向 欲雪圖 冊頁|Snowscape, from Album for Zhou Lianggong
Landscape in the Style of Ching Hao
Cloudy Mountains