Conversation in Autumn
Hua Yan
In 1732, Hua Yan completed ‘Conversation in Autumn.’ It’s a hanging scroll with ink and light color on paper. The artwork captures a quiet scene, typical of the Qing dynasty.
The painting is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. It features the cultural nuances of China during the Qing dynasty, evident in its style and execution.
Hua Yan was associated with the Yangzhou school and is often listed among the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou. He lived in both Yangzhou and Hangzhou.
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/1954.263
https://oolf.net/open-art/yan-conversation-in-autumn-1732/