By the Lake (湖边)
湖边
by Yitai Li
- Date:
- 1998
- Medium:
- Multi-block woodcut print; water-soluble ink on paper
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image courtesy of
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
A serene multi-block woodcut print depicting a lakeside scene, created by Chinese printmaker Li Yitai. The work demonstrates the artist''s mastery of the water-soluble ink technique on paper, using multiple carved blocks to build layers of color and texture that evoke the tranquil atmosphere of a lake setting.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
By the Lake (湖边) (湖边) was created by Yitai Li in 1998.
By the Lake (湖边) depicts landscapes and rivers & lakes.