Shitao

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Reminiscences of Qinhuai River
Reminiscences of Qinhuai River
by Shitao
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) · 1642–1707 · Album leaf; ink and color on Song paper
Rocks, Orchid, and Bamboo
Rocks, Orchid, and Bamboo
by Shitao
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) · 1662 · handscroll; ink on paper
Ink Landscape (Self-Portrait)
Ink Landscape (Self-Portrait)
by Shitao
Qing · Shitao · late 17th c.
Shitao paints himself sitting on a rock, brush poised, surrounded by hills he is still deciding to render. A Ming prince turned Buddhist monk; his theoretical writings on painting are still studied.
Spring Mist over Jiangnan
Spring Mist over Jiangnan
by Shitao
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) · 1697 · Hanging scroll; ink and light color on paper