Chinese painting · ca. 1095

Biographies of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru

Huang Tingjian

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Work-specific note in preparation

Begin by separating the darkest and palest ink, then follow how lines animate mountains, figures, or plants. Treat blank paper as an active interval that sets distance, weather, and breath. For a handscroll, move slowly with its unfolding direction.

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Chinese paintingChinese dynastic periodink and color paintinglandscapenarrativeChina
Title
Biographies of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru
Artist
Huang Tingjian
Date
ca. 1095
Movement
Chinese painting
Period
Chinese dynastic period
Medium
ink and color painting
Collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Rights
Public Domain

Standard agent summaryBiographies of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru by Huang Tingjian, dated ca. 1095, is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and recorded as ink and color painting. This page preserves verifiable collection and rights information.

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