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Clearing Autumn Mists in the Chu Mountains

1600s

Lan Ying 藍瑛

(Chinese, 1585–after 1664)
Culture
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Medium
hanging scroll, ink and light color on silk
Measurements
Painting: 185.3 x 48.4 cm (72 15/16 x 19 1/16 in.); Overall with knobs: 283.5 x 71.5 cm (111 5/8 x 28 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1971.231
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Description

In his inscription Lan Yin states that he uses Mi Fu’s methods to depict this landscape. The ovoid "Mi" dots—Mi Fu’s brush idioms—are applied to give shape to the cloud-enveloped mountains and foreground tree grove for self expression. Engaging in the process of fang (imitation), he acquired the methods of various schools and masters to expand his technical range for creative transformations. Lan Yin developed his unique style and inspired major artists like Liu Du and Chen Hongshou.
A hanging scroll in ink and light color depicts a vertical landscape shrouded in mist. In the lower foreground, a figure crosses a bridge among gnarled trees and textured rocks. Above, dense brushstrokes form two steep peaks rising through clouds, with faint buildings nestled mid-ground. Chinese calligraphy and red seals occupy the upper right corner. A navy blue floral border with cream bands frames the painting.

Clearing Autumn Mists in the Chu Mountains

1600s

Lan Ying

(Chinese, 1585–after 1664)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

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