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The Woodcutter of Luofu
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This landscape illustrates the traditionalism of Chinese painting: while the brush manner is novel, the composition is based on early Song dynasty (960-1127) models. The soft raveling brushstrokes and lumpy rock shapes are characteristic of the new 14th-century stylistic expression.
| Artist / Maker | Chen Ruyan |
|---|---|
| Date | 1366 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink on silk |
| Dimensions | Painting: 107.2 x 53.6 cm (42 3/16 x 21 1/8 in.); Overall with knobs: 253.5 x 88.7 cm (99 13/16 x 34 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
BiographyChen Ruyan (1350–1371) — Ming dynasty painter and poet.Chen Ruyan worked as painter and is associated with Ming dynasty. Their documented life spans the years 1350 to 1371, born in Suzhou.DisciplinespainterBorn1350, SuzhouDied1371NationalityMing dynastySources: Wikidata Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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