Bamboo Pavilion, Tiger Hill, from Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou

Shen Zhou’s “Bamboo Pavilion, Tiger Hill” is part of the “Twelve Views of Tiger Hill” series. Created after 1490, it uses ink on paper. The work depicts a serene landscape with bamboo and a pavilion.

The painting is an album leaf, a format popular in Ming dynasty China. Ink is the primary medium, with slight color additions. It measures modestly, suitable for intimate viewing.

Shen Zhou was active during the Ming dynasty. He was known for integrating poetry and painting. His works often feature natural landscapes and reflect a personal connection to nature.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/1964.371.11