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16th-century painting captures a serene autumn fishing scene
Updated: Oct 26, 2026
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Ready for a peaceful autumn escape? Layered mountains, drifting mist, fiery red maples, and streams cascading down the hills create a serene autumn scene in this landscape by Qiu Ying (c.1505-52), one of the Four Masters of the Wu School of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) painting.
Look closely and you’ll spot a scholar quietly fishing from a small boat. Through delicate brushwork and subtle ink tones, every stroke brings this tranquil scene to life.
Now in the collection of Hunan Museum, this painting invites you to slow down and savor autumn.
