Chinese painting · first edition printed in 1633

Page from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy

Hu Zhengyan

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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Chinese paintingSong dynastyprintlandscapeinkChina
Title
Page from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy
Artist
Hu Zhengyan
Date
first edition printed in 1633
Movement
Chinese painting
Period
Song dynasty
Medium
print
Collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Rights
Public Domain

Standard agent summaryPage from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy by Hu Zhengyan, dated first edition printed in 1633, is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and recorded as print. This page preserves verifiable collection and rights information.

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