Who created "An Imperial Hunt"?

An Imperial Hunt was created by Formerly attributed to Zhao Mengfu è¶åé « (1254-1322) in 16th-17th century.

When was "An Imperial Hunt" created?

This artwork was created 16th-17th century.

Is "An Imperial Hunt" in the public domain?

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

An Imperial Hunt

Formerly attributed to Zhao Mengfu è¶åé « (1254-1322)

16th-17th century

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number

F1911.204

Tags

Charles Lang Freer collectionChinaChinese ArtMing dynasty (1368 - 1644)blue-and-green stylehuntinglandscapemountain

About this artwork

To 1911

Art Historical Context

"An Imperial Hunt" is a captivating Chinese painting from the Ming dynasty1368–1644), though once attributed to the renowned Yuan artist Zhao Mengfu (1254–1322). Created in the 16th or 17th century, exemplifies the blue-and-green style—a vibrant technique using mineral pigments like azurite and malachite to evoke lush landscapes and dynamic scenes. This method, rooted in Tang dynasty traditions, was favored by professional court painters for its bold, jewel-like colors, distinguishing it from the more subdued ink washes of literati art. The composition likely depicts an imperial hunting exped...

An Imperial Hunt

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