Who created "Landscape"?

Landscape was created by Shen Zhou|Unidentified artist in 16th century or later.

When was "Landscape" created?

This artwork was created 16th century or later.

What medium is "Landscape"?

Landscape is Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on gold paper.

Is "Landscape" in the public domain?

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

明/清佚名倣沈周山水扇|Landscape

Shen Zhou|Unidentified artist

16th century or later

Medium

Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on gold paper

Dimensions

6 7/8 x 20 3/4 in. (17.5 x 52.7 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture & Period

China · Ming (1368–1644) or Qing (1644–1911) dynasty

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913

Accession Number

13.100.73

Tags

LandscapesBoats

Art Historical Context

This delicate landscape painting, titled *Landscape* (山水扇), is the work of an unidentified Ming or Qing dynasty artist emulating the style of Shen Zhou (1427–1509), the revered founder of the Wu school of literati painting. Dating to the 16th or later, it captures essence of Ming (1368–1644) or Qing (16441911) artistic traditions where imitation of masters like Shen Zhou a form of homage and scholarly practice. Shen Zhou's is evident in the loose, expressive brushwork that prioritizes poetic harmony over realism, reflecting the literati ideal of blending art, nature, and personal cultivation. ...

About the Artist

Shen Zhou|Unidentified artist · 1427–1509

Chinese, 1427–1509

明/清 佚名 倣沈周 山水 扇|Landscape

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