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Winter Landscape
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This wintry vista is a vivid example of idealistic monumental painting: the strong contrasts of ink washes and contouring brush lines; the bold outlining of rock shapes and tree trunks; and the many short, twisting brushstrokes that build up the surfaces of the rocks. Much of the painting’s appeal can be attributed to the dynamic lines and contrasting tonal patterns that lead the viewer’s eye from the lower foreground toward the cold mountain peaks in the distance. In the corner is a seal that reads "Yeoseol," meaning "Snow-Like."
| Artist / Maker | Yeoseol |
|---|---|
| Date | 1500s |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink and slight color on silk |
| Dimensions | Image: 92.4 x 52.7 cm (36 3/8 x 20 3/4 in.); Overall: 195.6 x 74.9 cm (77 x 29 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Yeoseol (Korean) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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