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Miniature landscapes

Zhang Zongcang

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape with a large rock formation and bamboo plants. The rock formation is drawn in shades of gray and brown, with darker shading to indicate depth and texture. The bamboo plants are drawn in black ink, with some leaves and stems extending out from behind the rock. The background of the painting is a light beige color, with a slightly darker beige border around the edges. There is a vertical line of Chinese characters on the left side of the painting, written in black ink. Two red stamps are placed below the characters. The overall style of the painting is traditional Chinese ink wash, characterized by simple yet expressive brushstrokes and a focus on natural forms. The artist's name, Zhang Zongcang, is implied.

Artwork Details

Date
datable to 1751–54
Medium
Album of eight leaves; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 528 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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