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Autumn Wind
by Li Keran · Xuzhou, Jiangsu$499
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The Story
Autumn Wind (秋风图) is a 1988 pastoral painting by Li Keran, inspired by Lu You’s poetic line "Another autumn comes easily," reflecting the artist’s late-year nostalgia and love for tranquil rural life. Li Keran was one of the most important modern Chinese ink wash painters, famous for his landscapes and pastoral ox paintings. Li Keran uses concise, elegant ink brushwork to depict the quiet autumn scene, with soft washes creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere.The work’s greatest charm lies in its understated beauty and gentle poetic mood, perfectly capturing the subtle feeling of autumn breeze. This piece is from a private collection in Hong Kong and comes with a collection certificate stamped by a Hong Kong auction house.
Craft & Process
Li Keran employs traditional freehand ink-wash techniques, with refined brushstrokes and subtle ink layers showing superb craftsmanship.Rooted in classic Chinese aesthetics, the painting pursues tranquility and poetic charm, embodying the elegance of traditional pastoral art.
About the Artist
Li Keran
Xuzhou, Jiangsu
Li Keran (1907–1989) was a great modern Chinese landscape painter. He reformed traditional landscape painting and created a bold, distinctive new style.
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