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Autumn Colors on the
Ch'iao and Hua Mountains
Chao Meng-fu (A.D. 1254-
1322)
Yuan Dynasty
Ink and color on paper.
Handscroll.
28.4 x 93.2cm
Chao Meng-fu, a member
of the Sung Imperial
family, resided in Wuhsing,
Chekiang. His style name
was Tzu-ang; his sobriquet
was Sung-hsueh Tao-jen.
During the Yuan dynasty, he
served as scholar in the
Hanlin Academy, and was
enfeoffed as Duke of the
State of Wei. His poetry
and belles-lettres were
excellent. His calligraphy
and painting have served as
models for later generations.
This handscroll was
painted for Chou Mi (A.D.
1231-1308), a member of
one of the great families
of the previous generation
and an official under the
former Sung dynasty. The
handscroll, one of the finest
examples of Chao's work
now extant, reflects his
return to antique styles.