Who painted Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night?

Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night was painted by Xia Kui in 1506.

Where can I see Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night?

Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night?

Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night is associated with Ming dynasty painting.

Artwork

Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night

Xia Kui , 1506

Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night is an unspecified painting by the Ming dynasty painting artist Xia Kui. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night is a painting by Xia Kui, dated to 1506, and is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene winter scene with a prominent rock formation, trees, and a small building. Figures in the foreground suggest travelers or individuals at rest, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Xia Kui's use of subdued colors and delicate brushwork creates a calm mood. The composition is balanced by the central rock formation, with the building and figures providing scale and a human element.

Artist & collection

Artist

Xia Kui

Xia Kui made ink paintings of daily life in 16th-century China. His handscroll Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night shows scholars bundled against snow, while Children at Play captures kids tumbling in a courtyard. His…