Page from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting
first edition printed in 1679
Medium
Circular fan-shaped woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
9 5/8 x 11 13/16 in. (24.4 x 30 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1924
Accession Number
CP23
Tags
About this artwork
This circular fan-shaped woodblock print; ink and color on paper work by Wang Meng, titled 'Page from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting' and created first edition printed in 1679, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Wang Meng's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of Asian Art artworks in museum collections. The piece reflects the cultural an...
About the Artist
Wang Meng · 1308–1385
Chinese, ca. 1308–1385