Artwork

Fang-hu Mountain

Fang-hu Mountain, by Wen Boren, unspecified, 1563
Fang-hu Mountain, by Wen Boren, unspecified, 1563

Fang-hu Mountain is an unspecified painting by the Ming dynasty painting artist Wen Boren. It dates from 1563 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Fang-hu Mountain is a painting by Wen Boren, created in 1563. It is housed at the National Palace Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a mountain landscape with trees and buildings at its base, surrounded by green mountains and white clouds. Chinese characters are inscribed at the top.

Technique & Style

The work showcases intricate detail through numerous small lines and colors, capturing the texture of mountains and trees. Soft, white clouds are rendered to convey a sense of movement.

Artist & collection

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