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Clouds and Waves at the Wu Gorge
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This dramatic landscape was probably painted after Xie Shichen returned from a journey in 1547 that took him through various provinces of China, including Sichuan Province in southwest China and sailing the Yangzi River. The composition from a high vantage point offers a view deep into the Wu Gorge where rolling waves put a ship in peril. The scale and composition of this landscape, which was inspired by the majestic mountain scenery in Sichuan Province, as well as Xie’s vigorous brushwork, are exceptional.
| Artist / Maker | Xie Shichen |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1547–67 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink and light color on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: 243.1 x 90 cm (95 11/16 x 35 7/16 in.); Overall with knobs: 295.6 x 115 cm (116 3/8 x 45 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Xie Shichen (Chinese, 1487–after 1567) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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