Congyi, Cloudy Mountains

A painting that gives the impression of a vast landscape that stretches for eternity.

Fang Congyi, Cloudy Mountains, Late Yuan (1271–1368)–early Ming (1368–1644) dynasty, second half of 14th century, handscroll; ink and color on paper. Video from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Title Cloudy Mountains
Artist(s) Fang Congyi
Dates c. 1360–70
Places Asia / East Asia / China
Period, Culture, Style Yuan dynasty / Ming dynasty
Artwork Type Painting / Scroll painting / Landscape painting
Material Paper, Ink
Technique

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