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Landscape Album in Various Styles: The Stream of Wuling, Zha Shibiao
Landscape Album in Various Styles: The Stream of Wuling, 1684

Zha Shibiao

1615–1698 · Chinese painting: Qing · 3 works

Zha Shibiao’s album moves between open waterways, spring activity and a quiet snowy landscape. Thin outlines and soft washes let boats, houses and bare trees remain distinct within the larger setting. The Stream of Wuling refers to the Peach Blossom Spring story, though Cleveland points out that the artist leaves out its familiar figures and landmarks. The scene invites close looking without settling the story.

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3 works · 1684

Compare the two boats on the open water with the lone figure beside the snowy trees.

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Artist information: Cleveland Museum of Art (Landscape Album in Various Styles: The Stream of Wuling, Landscape Album in Various Styles: Spring Plowing, Landscape Album in Various Styles: Snowy Landscape).

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