清 梅清 為澤翁倣各家山水圖 冊|Landscapes after Ancient Masters

Mei Qing

1693 · Album of twelve paintings and one leaf of calligraphy; ink and color on paper · Asian Art

Mei Qing’s most prolific period as a painter was from 1690 to 1695. Specializing in the intimate format of the album, he often returned to a familiar set of compositional types that he varied slightly in each execution. In this album, Mei presented his highly personal interpretations of the old masters, treating his models creatively as points of departure for his own highly original compositions. Mei further enhanced the variety of images by alternating grand panoramas with intimate close-ups and by using a different seal on all but one leaf.

Artist

Mei Qing

Date

1693

Medium

Album of twelve paintings and one leaf of calligraphy; ink and color on paper

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Marie-Hélène and Guy Weill, in honor of Maxwell K. Hearn, 2015