Landscape after Gao Kegong, 1679, Lu Huancheng, Chinese, 1630 - 1703 or later, 47 3/4 × 24 3/16 in. ( × cm) (image)92 1/4 × 32 3/4 in. ( × cm) (without roller), Ink and color on paper, China, 17th century, Tiny buildings and figures indicate the huge scale of the mountains in this painting. The peaks fade into distant mists, a technique called atmospheric perspective, and add to the imposing effect


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Photo credit: © Penta Springs / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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