Autumn Herd
Li Keran's painting style changed in 1947, when he accepted a post at the National Art College in Beijing and became a pupil of faculty member Qi Baishi (1864–1957). Under Qi's influence, Li's drawing slowed down and began to display a round calligraphic quality. This depiction of water buffalo, one of Qi's favorite subjects, retains a cartoonlike simplicity and directness.
Artwork Details
- 近代 李可染 秋牧圖 軸
- Title: Autumn Herd
- Artist: Li Keran (Chinese, 1907–1989)
- Date: 1960s
- Culture: China
- Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
- Dimensions: 27 3/8 x 18 1/4 in. (69.5 x 46.4 cm)
- Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986
- Object Number: 1986.267.385
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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