Cover art · mountains
Clearing Autumn Mists in the Chu Mountains
Lan Ying (Chinese, 1585–after 1664), 1600s.
Using it on a cover
The print file prints up to 3.2 x 11.3 in at 300 ppi — fine for smaller trims or inset artwork, but too small to fill a 6 x 9 in cover at 300 ppi. Taller than a 6 x 9 cover: crop about 57% of the height.
About the work
In his inscription Lan Yin states that he uses Mi Fu’s methods to depict this landscape. The ovoid "Mi" dots—Mi Fu’s brush idioms—are applied to give shape to the cloud-enveloped mountains and foreground tree grove for self expression. Engaging in the process of fang (imitation), he acquired the methods of various schools and masters to expand his technical range for creative transformations. Lan Yin developed his unique style and inspired major artists like Liu Du and Chen Hongshou.
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Sources & data
- Artwork data and images from the Cleveland Museum of Art Open Access API (CC0).