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Zhao Gan
A Master of the Jiangnan Landscape Zhao Gan was a Chinese painter active during the second half of the tenth century, originating from Nanjing. As a member of the painting academy at the court of the last emperor of the Southern Tang, Li Houzhu, he served as a student at the Imperial Painting Academy. He was specifically recognized for his skill in depicting the waterways of the Jiangnan region, particularly the river scenes of the area
surrounding Jinling. His artistic legacy is preserved through his surviving works, most notably the horizontal silk scroll titled Early Snow on the River. This work utilizes a composition of depth at eye level to present a vast fluvial panorama, capturing the atmosphere of a grey expanse of water where islands and boats are set against a wash of ink. Technique and Visual Detail In his depictions of river life, Zhao Gan demonstrated a…