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Eagle on a Tree Trunk
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Huang Shen’s swift painting style is paralleled in his calligraphy. The vertical line in running script echoes the fluid form of the eagle on a tree trunk covered with a twisted vine. A native of Fujian province, Huang came to Yangzhou in 1724 to make his living as a painter. He needed years to develop a style that met the taste of his clients. He eventually became known as a figure painter and as one of the Eccentrics from Yangzhou, a group of local artists known for their unorthodox painting style.
| Artist / Maker | Huang Shen |
|---|---|
| Date | 1755 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 124 x 45 cm (48 13/16 x 17 11/16 in.); Overall: 213.2 x 61.2 cm (83 15/16 x 24 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Huang Shen (1687–1766) — Chinese artist (1687-1772).Disciplines: painter.Source: Wikidata (CC0) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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