The Colors of Mount Taihang dated 1669 Wang Hui Chinese Wang Hui painted these dense, craggy mountains in response to an old painting by Guan Tong (act. ca. 907–23), a painter famous for his depictions of the rugged landscapes of north China. Prior to 1669, Wang had mostly followed the gentler styles of painters from the south, but with The Colors of Mount Taihang he signaled a shift—from the late 1660s on, he would attempt to reconcile the grandeur of the north with the sophistication of his southern training. The visual journey of this painting—from full and rough to spare and soft—reflects
The Colors of Mount Taihang dated 1669 Wang Hui Chinese Wang Hui painted these dense, craggy mountains in response to an old painting by Guan Tong (act. ca. 907–23), a painter famous for his depictions of the rugged landscapes of north China. Prior to 1669, Wang had mostly followed the gentler styles of painters from the south, but with The Colors of Mount Taihang he signaled a shift—from the late 1660s on, he would attempt to reconcile the grandeur of the north with the sophistication of his southern training. The visual journey of this painting—from full and rough to spare and soft—reflects Wang Hui’s goal to create a synthesis of two traditions. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7692. The Colors of Mount Taihang Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as The Colors of Mount Taihang. Wang Hui (Chinese, 1632–1717). China. dated 1669. Handscroll; ink and color on silk. Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Paintings
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