Landscapes after Ancient Masters

1693

Not on view

Mei Qing’s most prolific period as a painter was from 1690 to 1695. Specializing in the intimate format of the album, he often returned to a familiar set of compositional types that he varied slightly in each execution. In this album, Mei presented his highly personal interpretations of the old masters, treating his models creatively as points of departure for his own highly original compositions. Mei further enhanced the variety of images by alternating grand panoramas with intimate close-ups and by using a different seal on all but one leaf.

Artwork Details

清梅清為澤翁倣各家山水圖冊
Title: Landscapes after Ancient Masters
Artist: Mei Qing (Chinese, 1623–1697)
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 1693
Culture: China
Medium: Album of twelve paintings and one leaf of calligraphy; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Each leaf: 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (24.8 x 29.8 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Marie-Hélène and Guy Weill, in honor of Maxwell K. Hearn, 2015
Object Number: 2017.327.5a–m
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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