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Studio in an Autumn Grove
Ding Yunpeng Chinese
Not on view
In a thatch-roofed pavilion next to a rock by the water’s edge, two scholars sit engrossed in conversation. Behind them, an assistant fans a brazier, heating water for tea. A grove of ancient trees rises around them, the foliage a blaze of autumn colors. The mountains in the distance enclose the scholars’ moment of reclusion within a safe and placid haven. Born in Anhui, Ding Yunpeng spent formative years in Suzhou, where he became friendly with students and descendants of Wen Zhengming; this early work reflects his knowledge of the gentle palette and soft, meticulous texturing used by Wen and his followers.
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