Lady Xuanwen Giving Instruction on the Rites of Zhou, Chen Hongshou — Lady Xuanwen Giving Instruction on the Rites of Zhou, 1638

Chen Hongshou

1598/99–1652 · Chinese painting: Ming · 7 works

Chen Hongshou gives figures an unusual presence through elongated faces, flowing robes and carefully controlled outlines. His subjects range from a woman teaching classical texts to a Buddhist holy man and a chrysanthemum growing beside a rock. Look for the same attention to contour across people, fabric and plants.

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7 works · 1598–1652

Compare the curves of the robes with the outlines of the chrysanthemum leaves.

Original museum reproductions, with source records on every artwork page.

Artist information: Cleveland Museum of Art (Lady Xuanwen Giving Instruction on the Rites of Zhou, Paintings after Ancient Masters: Chrysanthemum and Rock).

Public-domain art. An imagined museum; no museum affiliation.