- The Exhibition OF Mawangdui Han Tombs
- The Exhibition of Shang and Zhou Bronzes Found in Hunan
- The Exhibition of Ceramics from Famous Kilns in Hunan
- Exhibition of Calligraphies in the Ming and Qing Dynasty
- Exhibition of Paintings Created in the Ming and Qing Dynasties
- - Paintings of the Ming Dynasty
- - Paintings of the Qing Dynasty
- Exhibition of Ten New Major Archaeological Discoveries in Hunan
Paintings of the Qing Dynasty
(A.D. 1644 --- A.D. 1911)
The painting art of the Qing Dynasty followed the developmental trend of the painting art of the Yuan and the Ming Dynasties on the one hand, and literati painting became the mainstream artistic trend on the other hand. The technique of freehand brushwork by using ink and wash were widely employed, especially in the landscape painting. Under the influence of the literati painting, more and more painters began to seek the spice of the painting , adopting all kinds of styles and techniques, thus, a prosperous scene was formed.
Pine and Deer by Badashanren
paper scroll Length 354cm width 132cm Badashanren (1626-1705? Still alive at 80), with his real name Zhu Da, was born in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. As a descendant of Prince Zhu Quan in the Ming Dynasty, he went to be a monk after the collapse of Ming and later abandoned his previous calling. He was good at painting the landscape, birds and flowers, with a kind of ironic spice.
Painting of Flowers by Yun Shouping
Silk scroll Length32.5cm width25.5cm Yun Shouping(1633-1690), initially named Ge, with the courtesy name Shouping and assumed name Nantian, was born in Wujin (now Changzhou in Jiangsu province). He led a life by selling pictures. His poems were elegant, while his calligraphy represents his masculine character. He did his best works in painting landscape and flowers. Being one of the six masters in the early Qing dynasty, his “boneless” painting technique on flowers were widely admired.Part:
Valley and Pine Trees by Yuan Yao
silk scroll Length189cm width131cm Yuan yao, (with unidentified date of birth and death), with the courtesy name Zhaodao, was a citizen of Jiangdu (now Yangzhou). He was the cousin of Yuan Jiang. He was an official in the Ruyi Palace during the reign of Qianlong. He excelled in painting flowers, birds and landscape, especially in pavilions and palaces. His style of painting is poised, magnificent, being equivalent to Yuan Jiang.
Magu Honor Birthday Present by Huang Shen
paper scroll Length181cm width101cm Huang Shen, (1687----1768), with the courtesy name of Gongmao and the assumed name Yingpiao, lived in Ninghua, Fujian province. He was a common person and led a life from hand to mouth by selling pictures. He was versed in poetry, cursive-styled calligraphy and good at painting figures. Flowers and landscape pictures were made only on a spur of interest. He was one of the Eight Eccentric of Yangzhou.Part:
Trees, Stones, Flowers and Birds by Ren Yi
paper scroll Length 168.5cm width 87cm Originally named Run, Ren Yi (1840-1896), with his courtesy name Xiaolou and assumed name Bonian, was born in Shanyin. He lived by selling his paintings in Shanghai. He was good at depicting figures, flowers and birds. He painted landscape occasionally and also did well in calligraphy. He was a representative of the Shanghai School. This scroll was done in the 6th year of Guangxu period (1880).
