Qian GuChinese, 1508
Mountain Scenes
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Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- 2 days ago
- In this state since
- Sep 25, 2026
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
About the painting
This album documents the celebrated Five Clouds Twin-Star Qian Gu developed a landscape style distinguished by restrained brushwork, spacious compositions, and delicate washes of pale mineral color. Soft greens and muted reds enliven the mountains and pavilions without disturbing the quiet atmosphere, while fine, economical brushstrokes define trees, rocks, and architecture with remarkable clarity. Rather than dramatic scenery, Qian presents landscapes meant for slow contemplation, where distant waters, secluded dwellings, and mist-filled mountains evoke the cultivated ideals of the scholar.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Particulars
- Accession number
- 2000.85.1
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art: the museum's own open data · fetched 6 days ago
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
