Landscape in Rain
Artist
Wen Zhengming
(Chinese, 1470 - 1559)
Dateapprox. 1500-1559
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MaterialsInk on paper
DimensionsH. 5 3/4 in x W. 16 1/2 in, H. 14.5 cm x W. 42 cm (image); H. 13 1/4 in x W. 24 in, H. 33.7 cm x W. 61 cm (overall)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB79D20
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view明代文徵明繪溪椎春樹椘微糕圖扇梞紙本墨綎
This scene depicts a quiet river landscape. The details of the distant mountains and the boat are intentionally softened to make them look as if they were being viewed through a veil of mist. Such effects captured the characteristic lush environment surrounding the southern city of Suzhou. The craggy pine in the right foreground is the only element executed with bold application of dark ink.
