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Zhang Ruocheng
Traveling to the Southern Sacred PeakMiddle Qing dynasty, about 1700-1800

On view:
David Geffen Galleries, China's Influence in East Asia and Beyond
Horizontal ink landscape painting on cream paper depicting a wide river valley with tree-clustered banks, rolling hills, and distant mountains with pale blue-gray wash, with multiple red seal impressions in Chinese characters
Ink and light color landscape on paper, panoramic view of mountains, river, and settlements; central peak rises above mist-shrouded foothills, with boats and buildings along the shoreline at right; sparse ink wash technique with pale blue accents on distant peaks; small columns of Chinese calligraphy labeling locations.
Ink and light color on paper landscape scroll, panoramic view of layered mountains with a walled town, arched bridge, and sailing vessels on a wide misty river; fine brushwork with pale blue washes on distant peaks and small characters in Chinese script at upper left.
Ink and light color landscape on paper, towering jagged mountain peaks rising through mist with pine trees, small structures nestled among rocky foothills, pale blue distant mountains, fine brushwork with dry ink texture; scattered columns of Chinese calligraphy at upper portions.
Ink and light color landscape on paper, panoramic mountain scene with layered peaks receding into pale blue distant ridges, dense clusters of trees rendered in fine brushwork, mist filling valleys, and small architectural structures nestled among the hills.
Ink and light color landscape handscroll depicting jagged mountain peaks rising above a valley settlement, with clusters of buildings and pine trees nestled among the hills; fine brushwork with pale blue and ochre washes, and small columns of Chinese calligraphy labeling individual peaks.
Ink and light color landscape handscroll depicting towering rocky mountains, mist-filled valleys, winding paths, scattered pavilions and trees, with a small boat at lower right; fine brushwork with pale blue washes; vertical columns of Chinese calligraphy at upper center and right.
Ink and light color landscape painting on paper depicting a panoramic river scene with jagged mountain peaks rising above mist, scattered settlements along the shoreline, boats on the water, and sparse pine trees; Chinese characters labeling prominent peaks and locations throughout the composition.
Ink landscape on paper in the Chinese tradition, with misty mountains, scattered trees, and a multi-tiered pagoda at lower left; delicate brushwork with pale ink washes suggesting receding distance; a circular red seal at upper center and small columns of Chinese calligraphy at upper left and right.
Ink and light color landscape scroll depicting a wide river valley with jagged rock formations, forested hills, small boats on calm water, and architecture along distant shores; Chinese calligraphic inscriptions at upper left and lower left; fine brushwork with pale blue washes on the distant mountains.
Ink and light color on paper handscroll, panoramic landscape with mountains, water, and mist; clusters of pine trees and pavilions across rolling hills, a small sailboat on the calm river in the middle ground; fine brushwork with sparse washes of pale blue and ochre, columns of Chinese characters at left.
Ink and light color landscape on paper in the Chinese painting tradition, depicting a wide river valley framed by receding mountain ranges, with mist dissolving the middle ground; sparse conifers and bare trees on rolling hills in the foreground, two small boats on the water, and pale blue touches on distant peaks.
Ink and light color landscape on paper, wide river scene with forested mountains rising steeply at center, pavilions and structures nestled among trees along the shoreline, small sailing boats on calm water, a walled town with pavilion rooftops in the foreground, Chinese inscriptions and two red collector's seals in the upper right.
Ink on paper handscroll landscape with sweeping river valley; forested mountains rise at left, receding into mist toward distant peaks; small boats on calm water in the middle ground; clustered buildings among trees at lower edges; four red seal impressions and columns of Chinese calligraphy visible at upper center and lower right; fine, precise brushwork throughout
Ink wash painting on paper, landscape with trees and distant mountains rendered in soft gray washes and fine brushwork; two red Chinese seal impressions in the center right.
Two Chinese seal impressions in vermillion red on cream paper: an oval seal above and a square seal below, both bearing densely composed zhuanshu (seal script) characters.
Red ink seal impression in an oval format on cream paper, bearing Chinese seal script characters in zhuanshu style.
Ink and light color landscape painting on paper, mounted on silk. Distant mountains in pale blue-gray wash recede across a wide plain. Upper portion bears four red collector's seals with Chinese characters.
Detail of a Chinese hanging scroll, ink landscape with distant mountains at top, vertical column of Chinese calligraphy at center, and two red seal impressions below.
Ink drawing on paper of a Chinese landscape with a large central mountain rising above a broad river or lake. Scattered buildings, trees, and rocky outcroppings rendered in fine brushwork across rolling hills. Sailing boats on the water in the middle distance, and a walled architectural complex along the lower foreground. Several labels in Chinese characters identify locations throughout the scene.
Ink landscape scroll depicting a mountainous scene with clustered village buildings, pine trees, and a stone arch bridge; Chinese characters labeling locations appear at top and middle; detailed brushwork with fine hatching on rocky cliffs transitions to a walled town complex at lower edge.
Ink and light color landscape on paper, depicting a mountain valley with scattered buildings, terraced fields, and trees rendered in fine brushwork; a vertical column of Chinese calligraphy at center right.
Ink and light color landscape on paper, panoramic river scene with layered mountains receding into mist, clusters of trees and pavilions along the shores, a sailing vessel on the water at right, and Chinese character labels identifying locations.
Ink and light color landscape on paper depicting mountains, a riverside town with dense architecture and a pagoda, moored sailing vessels, rocky outcroppings, and bamboo groves; two inscriptions in Chinese characters identify locations at left and lower right.
Ink landscape painting on light-colored paper depicting dramatic rocky peaks and rolling hills, with pine trees and sparse vegetation in the foreground and a pale blue mountain visible in the distance; two short columns of Chinese characters label formations at upper left and upper right; rendered in fine brushwork with light ink wash.
Ink landscape on paper depicting a riverside town nestled among dramatic rocky peaks and forested hills, with sailing vessels on calm water in the foreground; fine brushwork renders layered mountains receding into mist, with scattered Chinese character labels identifying landmarks throughout the composition.
Ink and light color landscape on paper, panoramic mountain scene with jagged peaks rising above mist-shrouded valleys, scattered villages and temple structures nestled among the ranges, fine brushwork detailing rock textures and foliage, multiple columns of Chinese characters labeling peaks throughout the composition.
Ink and light wash landscape painting in a Chinese literati tradition, depicting layered mountains rising behind a valley settlement with small tiled-roof structures, a multi-arch stone bridge, pine and willow trees, and a calm river in the foreground; fine brushwork with soft grey ink washes.

Zhang Ruocheng, Traveling to the Southern Sacred Peak, Middle Qing dynasty, about 1700-1800, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Far Eastern Art Council Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Zhang Ruocheng
Title
Traveling to the Southern Sacred Peak
Place Made
China
Date Made
Middle Qing dynasty, about 1700-1800
Medium
Handscroll, ink and color on paper
Dimensions
13 3/4 x 249 1/16 in. (34.93 x 632.62 cm)
Credit Line
Far Eastern Art Council Fund
Accession Number
M.81.21
Classification
Paintings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art