Who created "Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters"?

Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters was created by Wang Jian in 17th century.

When was "Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters"?

Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters is Album of eighteen leaves; ink and color on paper.

Is "Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters" in the public domain?

Yes, Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters

Wang Jian

17th century

Medium

Album of eighteen leaves; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

11 3/4 x 12 3/8 in. (29.8 x 31.4 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture & Period

China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Edward Elliott Family Collection, Gift of Douglas Dillon Gift, 1989

Accession Number

1989.235.2a–u

Tags

LandscapesMountains

Art Historical Context

Wang Jian's *Landscapes in the Styles of Masters* is a captivating album of eighteen leaves, created in the 17th century during China's Qing dynasty (16441911). Rendered in ink and color on paper each leaf measures about 11¾ x 12⅜ inches, forming an intimate collection ideal for scholarly contemplation. As one of the esteemed "Four Wangs"—a group of influential painters who championed classical traditions—Wang Jian masterfully emulated the styles of revered Song and Yuan dynasty artists, blending misty mountains, serene rivers, and layered vistas in the timeless *shanshui* (mountain-water) tra...

Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters

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