Geese among Reeds
ArtistAttributed to
Huang Shen
(Chinese, 1687 - after 1768)
Dateapprox. 1687-1787
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsInk and color on paper
DimensionsH. 93 in x W. 62 in, H. 236.3 cm x W. 157.5 cm (overall); H. 48 1/8 in x 61 1/2 in, H. 122.2 cm x W. 168.2 cm (image)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB74D1
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewSignedArtist signature: 署款：寜化癭瓢子慎。
Seal：黄慎（朱文方印）；癭瓢（白文方印）
Inscribed自題詩：南歸愛占荻籚洲，杳渺晴空一片秋，何事飛鳴多廽頋，大都不免稻粱謀。
More InformationThe beautiful scenery around lakes and mountains in Yangzhou inspired artist Huang Shen to paint this autumn scene. Here, a goose takes flight by the water. Will the others follow? Reeds blown over the lakeshore demonstrate Huang’s clever approach to suggesting the windy, misty shore.
Away from the Qing capital, individual artists enjoyed the freedom to paint more accessible stories with familiar local imagery. Among these painters, Huang Shen explored a rich variety of subject matter. He particularly enjoyed painting urban lake and hill locations around Yangzhou, a culturally and economically flourishing trade port along the southeastern coast.
Away from the Qing capital, individual artists enjoyed the freedom to paint more accessible stories with familiar local imagery. Among these painters, Huang Shen explored a rich variety of subject matter. He particularly enjoyed painting urban lake and hill locations around Yangzhou, a culturally and economically flourishing trade port along the southeastern coast.
Kanō Naonobu
approx. 1680-1720
