Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Fan Kuan Landscape

For centuries, like all Chinese Old Masters, Fan Kuan (ca. 990-1030) has inspired many copies and forgeries . In this one, I find particularly impressive the vibrant treatment of the tree branches and foliage, as contrasted to the meticulous rendering of the dwelling. (Clicking on any picture posted here will bring on a higher resolution image).

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