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15th century
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchase â Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Accession Number
F1930.80
Tags
About this artwork
Zhe School
Art Historical Context
**Fishermen on an Autumn River** is a captivating 15th-century fan attributed to Dai Jin (138–1462), a master of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and founder of the Zhe. Hailing from China's Zhejiang province, Dai Jin elevated professional painting with his bold, decorative landscapes that fused the refined academic traditions of the Southern Song dynasty with the expressive brushwork of literati artists. This work exemplifies the Zhe style's vibrant energy, bringing to life a serene autumn river scene teeming with human activity. The composition unfolds along a misty riverbank ablaze with fall f...