Artist: Hongren (1610-1664)
Date: Qing (1644-1911)
Dimensions: Height 25.2 cm, Width 25.3 cm
Material: Ink and color on paper
Hongren (1610-1664), originally named Jiang Tao and later became a monk in the early Qing dynasty. Native to She county in Anhui, he was also known by his hao (literary names) Jianjiang and Wuzhi. As one of the "Four Monks in the early Qing", he was adept at landscape painting. This album depicts varied trees, dwellings, layered rocks, and cascading streams. It integrates styles from Song, Yuan, and Ming masters, with delicate dotting and shading, exhibiting a natural and brisk style.