Hut in The Woods
ca. 1977
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: 50 x 20 1/2 in. (127 x 52 cm)
Image: 17 15/16 x 13 7/16 in. (45.5 x 34.2 cm)
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
