Painting study · Ink painting
Clouds and Waves at the Wu Gorgec. 1547–67 · Study 1968.213
Xie Shichen (Chinese, 1487–after 1567)
c. 1547–67
Recorded as hanging scroll; ink and light color on paper, this vertical work measures 90 × 243.1 cm using the museum’s painting dimensions. Explore the museum’s context and compare the format with a wall of your choice.
Museum collection reference. This work is not offered for sale by Physical Art For Crypto. Museum attribution does not imply a partnership or endorsement.
Context from the museum
This dramatic landscape was probably painted after Xie Shichen returned from a journey in 1547 that took him through various provinces of China, including Sichuan Province in southwest China and sailing the Yangzi River. The composition from a high vantage point offers a view deep into the Wu Gorge where rolling waves put a ship in peril. The scale and composition of this landscape, which was inspired by the majestic mountain scenery in Sichuan Province, as well as Xie’s vigorous brushwork, are exceptional.
Museum description reproduced from its CC0 open-access record. Read the original catalog entry.
A detail to notice
This large painting was likely created for a wealthy or powerful family's grand hall to impress their visitors.
Observation supplied by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Read the dimensions before the image
The selected painting measurement for Clouds and Waves at the Wu Gorge is 90 cm wide and 243.1 cm high, equivalent to approximately 35.4 × 95.7 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 0.37:1. The rectangular bounding area is 2.19 square meters; it describes the measured footprint, not the amount of paint or the monetary value.
On an illustrative 300 cm wall, the recorded width occupies 30.0% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 105.0 cm on each side before adding a frame. These are calculations by Physical Art For Crypto using museum measurements. They are not the museum’s display recommendations.
Questions to bring to your own collection
With Clouds and Waves at the Wu Gorge in view, identify one feature you can point to, then distinguish what the museum records from your personal response. Keep its medium, hanging scroll; ink and light color on paper, in your notes when comparing contemporary works.
- Which part of this vertical composition catches your eye first?
- Would a 90 cm width still suit the space after allowing for furniture and a frame?
- What surface detail would you need to see in person or in a close photograph?
Explore physical scale
How large would this format feel on your wall?
Use this museum work’s recorded format as a reference. Adjust a blank wall and optional frame allowance to compare proportions. The museum painting is an educational reference and is not for sale here.
Calculation: outside width = recorded width + twice your frame allowance. This is a proportion study, not an installation assessment. It excludes furniture, hardware, load capacity, depth and delivery clearance. The display image may include margins absent from the recorded measurement.
Compare formats with the studio collection
These Lei-Kol works have the closest width-to-height ratios in the current catalog. This is a geometry comparison, not a claim of artistic similarity, equivalent value, or association with the museum artist.
| Painting | Width × height | Format ratio | USD catalog price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheesecake | 24 × 48 in | 0.50:1 | $1,099 |
| Riptide | 24 × 48 in | 0.50:1 | $1,199 |
| Graffiti | 30 × 48 in | 0.63:1 | $2,199 |
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