Artwork Description

Title: The Valleys Are Clear and Quiet
Artist: Bingsen Yang
Date: Undated
Medium: Chinese painting, ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 53.5 x 27.6 in (136 x 70 cm)

1. Artwork Identification
The Valleys Are Clear and Quiet by Bingsen Yang is a vertically oriented Chinese painting executed in ink and color on paper, measuring 136 x 70 cm. The work depicts a serene mountain valley scene featuring undulating peaks, clusters of trees, rustic houses, and a gently flowing river or stream that winds through the composition. This finely rendered work evokes the essence of tranquility and solitude that defines the Chinese literati tradition.

2. Artistic Style and Influences
Executed in the guohua style—China’s classical national painting tradition—Yang’s brushwork demonstrates an elegant control of ink tonality and compositional rhythm. The integration of architecture within the natural setting reflects the literati school’s aesthetic values, emphasizing the harmony between human presence and the landscape. The atmospheric layering of mist and mountainous forms suggests influence from Song and Yuan dynasty masters, yet Yang’s interpretation maintains a subtle contemporary fluidity.

3. Historical Context
The tradition of depicting secluded valleys and mountain retreats in Chinese art reflects a cultural aspiration toward inner peace, scholarly reflection, and a life in accord with nature. This painting follows in that lineage, embodying ideals that have been central to Chinese painting since the Tang and Song dynasties. These landscapes often served not only as visual meditations but as philosophical statements on the moral and spiritual order of the universe.

4. Provenance and Authenticity
Please contact the gallery directly for provenance details and certificates of authenticity. Supporting documentation will be made available upon request to qualified collectors and institutions.

5. Condition and Conservation
The painting is in excellent condition. The paper is structurally stable, with no observed foxing, creases, or pigment loss. The work would benefit from professional archival framing with UV-filtering glazing for long-term preservation.

6. Artistic Significance
The Valleys Are Clear and Quiet stands as a contemplative and refined example of Bingsen Yang’s mastery of traditional Chinese landscape painting. Its serene subject and technical precision make it a compelling addition to collections focused on literati art, classical ink painting, and the enduring legacy of Chinese landscape aesthetics.