Hut in The Woods

ca. 1977

Chinese, 1917–2010

Densely painted with dry, quick brushstrokes, the painting appears to be an abstraction at first glance. Closer examination however reveals a secluded hut tucked away in deep woods. The compact image shows Zhang Ding's mastery in balancing the spatial composition and content of the painting.

Ink and color on paper

Overall: 49 3/4 x 20 1/2 in. (126.4 x 52.1cm)

Image: 17 15/16 x 13 7/16in. (45.5 x 34.2cm)

Gift of John B. Vincent in memory of Irene Vongehr Vincent

2007.96

Provenance: Yang Xianyi楊憲益 (1915–2009) and Gladys Yang (1919–1999)

Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective", December 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009 (12/22/2007 - 7/26/2009)

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