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.
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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.
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