Lady in a Bamboo Grove 1495 - 1552

muted colour palette

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asian-art

22_ming-dynasty-1368-1644

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brown and beige

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earthy tone

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"Lady in a Bamboo Grove" is a hanging scroll painting by Qiu Ying, a prominent artist during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) in China. The painting, completed between 1495 and 1552, depicts a graceful woman standing amidst a lush bamboo grove, showcasing Qiu Ying's mastery of detail and elegant brushwork. This work exemplifies the artist's specialization in landscape and figure painting, capturing the serene beauty of nature and the refined elegance of human form. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Lady in a Bamboo Grove" serves as a testament to Qiu Ying's artistic genius and the enduring legacy of Chinese painting.