Landscape with Daoist Immortals Playing Weiqi by Dai Jin

Landscape with Daoist Immortals Playing Weiqi Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th century

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toned paper

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pencil sketch

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asian-art

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incomplete sketchy

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textile

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possibly oil pastel

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text

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ink

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coloured pencil

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underpainting

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china

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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mixed medium

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watercolor

"Landscape with Daoist Immortals Playing Weiqi" is a 15th-century ink and color painting on silk by renowned Ming dynasty artist Dai Jin. The artwork depicts a tranquil scene with three Daoist immortals playing weiqi, a Chinese board game, under a lush canopy of trees. The composition is characterized by meticulous brushwork, detailed landscapes, and a sense of serenity, reflecting Dai Jin's mastery of the literati style. The painting is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of Chinese art.

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