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The Haven of the Peach-Blossom Spring
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About this work
A miniature inspired by the “Peach Blossom Spring,” this painting illustrates the well-known tale written by the poet-recluse Tao Yuanming (365–427 CE), in which a fisherman accidentally discovers a hidden utopian village where residents live in harmony, untouched by the outside world's troubles. While the painting lacks a signature, scholars concur on its attribution to Shi Rui, evident from the dynamic landscape and the effortlessly rendered figures that showcase the artist's skill.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineThe Haven of the Peach-Blossom Spring (武陵桃源圖), mid-1400s. Attributed to Shi Rui (Chinese, c. 1400-c. 1470). Album leaf; ink and slight color on silk; image: 24.7 x 22.2 cm (9 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.); overall: 66.7 x 40.4 cm (26 1/4 x 15 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1952.283
