Who created "Albumblad"?

Albumblad was created by Hui Nian in 1850 - 1900.

When was "Albumblad" created?

This artwork was created 1850 - 1900.

Is "Albumblad" in the public domain?

Yes, Albumblad is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Albumblad

Hui Nian

1850 - 1900

Medium

ink

Dimensions

h 33cm × w 66cm

Classification

painting

Museum

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

About this artwork

Albumblad met een landschap. Behoort twee albums met 24 landschappen in de stijl van diverse meesters.

Art Historical Context

"Albumblad" by Hui Nian, created between 1850 and 1900, is a delicate ink landscape painting on an album leaf measuring 33 cm high by 66 cm wide. This Qing dynasty work exemplifies the enduring tradition of Chinese literati painting, where artists like Hui Nian captured the essence of nature through fluid brushstrokes and subtle ink washes. Rendered in monochrome ink, it invites viewers to contemplate misty mountains, winding rivers, and ethereal voids—hallmarks of East Asian landscape art that prioritize harmony between man and the cosmos. As part of two albums containing 24 landscapes emula...

Albumblad

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