Snow Scene
Chang Ku-nien
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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