Lan Ying: Family and Atelier
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Immortals Wang Qiao and Chi Song at Mount Tianmu, By Lan Ying, Ming dynasty, dated 1629 (Private collection)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
January 2, 2016 (Sat) - February 14, 2016 (Sun)Lan Ying (1585–1664, according to one possibility) was a prominent painter of the late Ming period. Born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, he grew tired of studying painting in this area and began travelling around Jiangnan to further his learning. Gaining the favor of leading Jiangnan literati such as Dong Qichang and Chen Jiru, he studied the classical works in their collections and the philosophy behind literati painting. He returned to Hangzhou in his later years and gave instruction to numerous pupils.
This style possesses a unique quality that makes paintings of the Wulin school instantly recognizable. It is also well known that many of Lan Ying's works were brought to Japan in the Edo period (1603–1868), where they had an influence on Japanese literati painters such as Tani Buncho.
This exhibition is the very first of its kind in Japan, providing an overview of Lan Ying and the Wulin school.
Current exhibit includes:
Wind and Snow at Mount Emei, By Zhang Gu, Ming dynasty, 17th century (Private collection)
Snowfall at Jiange, By Liu Du (dates unknown), Ming dynasty, dated 1637 (Gift of Mr. Suzuki Mitsu)
Peony, By Sun Di, Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century (Private collection)
Flowering Plants Symbolizing "Fortune at a Jade Hall", By Lan Tao, Qing dynasty, dated 1679 (Private collection)
Immortals Wang Qiao and Chi Song at Mount Tianmu, By Lan Ying, Ming dynasty, dated 1629 (Private collection)
Landscapes after Ancient Masters, By Lan Ying, Qing dynasty, dated 1655 (Gift of Mr. Ozaki Nobumori)