Paintings after Ancient Masters: Scholars in a Garden

Chen Hongshou’s ‘Paintings after Ancient Masters: Scholars in a Garden’ is an album leaf from the Ming dynasty. It depicts scholars engaging in a garden setting. The work spans the years 1598–1652. Ink and color on silk. Cleveland Museum of Art.

The painting is part of an album titled ‘Paintings after Ancient Masters.’ It is executed on silk, a traditional Chinese medium. The dimensions are not provided in the museum’s records.

Chen Hongshou was active during the late Ming dynasty. Born in Zhuji, Zhejiang province, he worked until his death in 1652. His paintings often reflect classical themes and historical references.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1979.27.1.1