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Snow Scene

Chang Ku-nien

Artwork Details

Snow Scene
1968
Chang Ku-nien
ink on paper
70 7/8 in x 37 5/8 in (180 cm x 95.5 cm)
Gift of Dr. Cheng-Yang and Mrs. Shirley Chang
2006/1.105

Description

Subject Matter:

Chang Ku-nien created this after a heavy snow fall. The beauty of the white snow and extreme chilliness excited Chang's passion to depict such a jade-like and heavenly scene. Chang's pursuit of literati artistic tradition is also revealed here as the colophons quoted a discussion of the essence of literati painting by two painting master in the Yuan dynasty.

Physical Description:

The painting depicts mountains and bold branches covered by snow, presenting a cristal clear landscape of cold splendor.

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