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DiaporamaAzure Cliff with Red Maples
1603
16.0 x 48.0 cm
A solitary figure with a walking staff stands atop a low cliff contemplating a mountain vista. This scene of human encounter with nature is accompanied by a verse by the celebrated Tang-dynasty poet Du Fu (712–770), inscribed by the painter:The azure cliff catches the breeze, a lone cloud thin,Red maples, their backs to the sun, ten thousand trees dense.—Translation by Stephen Owen
Wu Bin (1568 – 1626)
Explore Wu Bin’s captivating Ming Dynasty landscape paintings! Master of Xieyi style, known for expressive brushwork & teaching prominent artists. See his works at major museums.
About this artwork
- Title: Azure Cliff with Red Maples
- Artist: Wu Bin
- Year: 1603
- Original dimensions: 16.0 x 48.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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