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Huanglong Cave (Yellow Dragon Cave), 1500s. Creator: Song Xu (Chinese, 1525-c. 1606)
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Huanglong Cave (Yellow Dragon Cave), 1500s. Creator: Song Xu (Chinese, 1525-c. 1606)
Huanglong Cave (Yellow Dragon Cave), 1500s. This album of landscape paintings depicts the famous scenic areas located in and around the city of Wuxing in southeastern China. The artist, Song Xu, was not a native of that city, but must have visited it when he accepted the commission, for he carefully depicted all eighteen views and wrote comments on each of them. These places were all known for their natural beauty, but in addition, a number were distingusihed by their links to eminent historical figures and events. Unlike other artists of his time, Song Xu favored a painting style that was technically polished and focused attention on specific, realistic details. Such an approach was well suited to projects like this one, for which the artist was in great demand
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Album Ink And Colour On Silk Jiaxing Song Xu Song Xu Chinese
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This print showcases the Huanglong Cave, also known as the Yellow Dragon Cave, created by the talented Chinese artist Song Xu in the 1500s. The artwork is part of an album that beautifully captures various scenic areas surrounding Wuxing city in southeastern China. Despite not being a native of Wuxing, Song Xu meticulously depicted all eighteen views and even provided insightful comments on each one. These locations were renowned for their natural splendor and historical significance, making them ideal subjects for this commissioned project. What sets Song Xu apart from his contemporaries is his preference for a technically polished painting style that emphasizes realistic details. This approach perfectly suits projects like this album, which garnered high demand due to its exceptional quality. The ink and color on silk medium used by Song Xu adds depth and richness to these landscape paintings. Preserving cultural heritage from the 16th century, this artwork offers viewers a glimpse into ancient Chinese landscapes and traditions. Displayed at The Cleveland Museum of Art under Heritage Art/Heritage Images' collection, this print serves as a testament to both Song Xu's artistic prowess and China's rich artistic legacy.
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