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17th-century masterpiece captures summer landscape in Jiangnan region

Updated: May 27, 2024 www.chinaservicesinfo.com Print
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Part of the painting scroll by Dong Qichang, ink on paper, Ming Dynasty, from the collection of the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum [Photo/Official WeChat account of the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum]

Summer is here. Ever wondered what summer in China’s Jiangnan region was like four centuries ago? Immerse yourself in the serene landscapes of a Jiangnan summer through the ink painting by Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) artist Dong Qichang (1555-1636). This masterpiece captures lush forests with rich ink and vast, misty waters with skillful use of blank spaces.

Can you feel the gentle river breeze and the rare coolness of a summer day? You can check it out at the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum.

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