love the picture
very peaceful the colors,
very peaceful the colors,
This picturesque scene illustrates how life takes shape around the garden. Acting as a secluded, intimate space, the garden in this Qing dynasty piece represents a conduit for creativity and a place where passions can flourish alongside organic life.
Yuan Yao, Chinese, active around 1740–1780
Elegant gathering in a secluded garden
Chinese, Qing dynasty, mid‑18th century
Ink and color on silk
196.7 x 49.8cm (77 7/16 x 19 5/8in.)
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
08.94
