Landscape of the Four Seasons

Yi Sumun

Cleveland Museum of Art

Landscape of the Four Seasons by Yi Sumun. The painting depicts a landscape divided into four sections, each representing a season. The artwork is a horizontal, six-panel folding screen. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown. There are detailed mountain ranges illustrated, with steep cliffs and rolling hills. Sparse trees are seen throughout, some with bare branches, others with leaves. Several structures are illustrated on the landscape, one on the left and one on the right. There are people on the left side. The folding screen has a black frame decorated with gold pattern. The background shows a hazy sky. The overall composition blends natural scenery with architectural elements.