Whiling Away the Summer in the Shade of Pines 《松陰消夏圖》
Zhe School 浙派
15th century
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Mrs. Katharine Graham
Accession Number
F2002.3
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
ChinaChinese ArtMing dynasty (1368 - 1644)landscapemountainpine treesummertemple
About this artwork
This large hanging scroll features a tall peak in the upper right corner towering over a rocky ridge with pines and pavillions below. An official (based upon clothing and headgear) stands on a terrace gazing at the view. The significant landscape elements are weighted diagonally in the lower right corner of the composition. The depiction of an official in a summer retreat surrounded by the beauty of nature and grand architecture is an idealized vision that would appeal to Ming academy painters.