Chinese painting · 1585

Song of the Lute

Ding Yunpeng

General viewing method

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.

This text offers a general way of looking, not independent research on this work. A work-specific note is being prepared from museum records and visual evidence.

Verified facts

Chinese paintingSong dynastyink and color paintinglandscapeinkChina
Title
Song of the Lute
Artist
Ding Yunpeng
Date
1585
Movement
Chinese painting
Period
Song dynasty
Medium
ink and color painting
Collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Rights
Public Domain

Standard agent summarySong of the Lute by Ding Yunpeng, dated 1585, is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and recorded as ink and color painting. This page preserves verifiable collection and rights information.

Member collection