Printmaking
By the Jialing River
by Li Keran · Xuzhou, Jiangsu$499
$699
In stock
Authenticity Guaranteed
Artist-estate Certificate of Authenticity, hand-numbered in pencil at the point of pulling.
Lifetime Provenance Support
Free written provenance confirmation on request — for resale, insurance, donation, or independent appraisal, in perpetuity.
Worldwide Express Shipping
Free over $500. Acid-free archival tissue, rigid tube, fully insured.
14-Day Returns
Easy returns on undamaged works in original packaging.
The Story
Created in 1962 based on Li Keran’s 1956 sketching journey along the Jialing River, this work is a mature landscape masterpiece that embodies his artistic philosophy of "extracting essence from sketches to create timeless paintings." Li Keran (1907–1989) was a revolutionary 20th-century Chinese ink painter who redefined traditional landscape art by merging Western light-shadow techniques with classical Chinese brushwork.A lifelong advocate of "learning from nature" and "learning from the ox," he dedicated his career to modernizing Chinese ink painting, leaving an indelible legacy in modern art history. Li Keran’s By the Jialing River masterfully applies his signature layered ink wash technique to build depth, while integrating Western-inspired light and shadow to bring the misty river landscape to vivid life.Its dynamic composition, with warm-toned sailboats cutting through the cool, ink-wash foliage, creates striking visual contrast and captures the serene vitality of the Jialing River. This work is regarded as a highly valuable and premium collection asset by serious collectors and art institutions in the field of modern Chinese ink painting.
Craft & Process
This work showcases Li Keran’s masterful layered ink technique, creating rich depth and soft light through delicate brush and wash control.Rooted in traditional Chinese landscape aesthetics, it pursues poetic charm and harmony between man and nature, embodying the elegance of classical ink 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.
View full profile →More by Li Keran
View all →
Collector Reviews
Be among the first to own this work. Every Kiln & Ink reviewer is a verified buyer; we don’t accept anonymous submissions.
No reviews yet for By the Jialing River.