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Chinese Literatus Viewing a Valley, possibly mid- to late 1500s-1600s. Creator: Unknown
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Chinese Literatus Viewing a Valley, possibly mid- to late 1500s-1600s. Creator: Unknown
Chinese Literatus Viewing a Valley, possibly mid- to late 1500s-1600s. This painting depicts a well-recognized scene in East Asian painting most often associated with the Chinese Southern Song dynasty painter Ma Yuan: a figure, most likely a retired government official, contemplating a high mountain valley from a scenic overlook. The lower left corner of the painting has a tripod-shaped seal resembling that of Kano Hideyori. The work appears to have either been made or repurposed to hang as a pair with a painting by Hideyori
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1392 1573 1615 1868 Hanging Scroll Ink And Light Colour On Paper Muromachi Period
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This print showcases a mesmerizing scene titled "Chinese Literatus Viewing a Valley" believed to have been created in the mid- to late 1500s or 1600s. The artist behind this masterpiece remains unknown, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to its allure. The painting beautifully captures a well-known motif in East Asian art, often associated with the renowned Chinese Southern Song dynasty painter Ma Yuan. In this composition, we witness a figure, possibly a retired government official, deep in contemplation as they gaze upon a breathtaking high mountain valley from an elevated vantage point. Notably, the lower left corner of the artwork bears a tripod-shaped seal reminiscent of Kano Hideyori's signature style. This intriguing detail suggests that either this piece was crafted by Hideyori himself or repurposed to be displayed alongside one of his own paintings. Rendered using ink and light color on delicate paper during Japan's Muromachi period (1392-1573), this hanging scroll is truly an embodiment of heritage art at its finest. Currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, it offers viewers an exquisite glimpse into ancient artistic traditions spanning from the Southern Song dynasty through the Edo period (1615-1868). As we admire this remarkable creation captured by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, let us immerse ourselves in its timeless beauty and appreciate the rich cultural legacy it represents.
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