Who created "Landscape"?

Landscape was created by Gong Xian in Qing dynasty/early Republican period, 19th/early 20th century.

When was "Landscape" created?

This artwork was created Qing dynasty/early Republican period, 19th/early 20th century.

What medium is "Landscape"?

Landscape is Handscroll; ink on paper.

Landscape

Gong Xian

Qing dynasty/early Republican period, 19th/early 20th century

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper

Dimensions

27.4 × 279.4 cm (10 3/4 × 110 in.)

Classification

handscroll

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

86451

Art Historical Context

Gong Xian's *Landscape*, a masterful handscroll from the Qing transitioning into the early Republican period (19th/early 20th), captures the enduring tradition of Chinese literati painting. Rendered in ink on paper and measuring an expansive 27.4 × 279.4 cm, this work unfolds like a personal journey, inviting viewers to unroll it section by section for intimate contemplation. As part of the Art Institute of Chicago's Arts of Asia, it exemplifies the refined artistry of this era, when painters blended classical techniques with subtle innovations amid China's turbulent social changes. The hands...

About the Artist

Gong Xian · 1619–1689

Chinese, 1619–1689

Landscape

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