Painting study · Ink painting
Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak1614 · Study 1965.28
Ding Yunpeng (Chinese, 1547-c. 1628)
1614
Recorded as Hanging scroll; ink and light color on paper, this vertical work measures 55.4 × 212.7 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
A birthday gift, this scroll by Ding Yunpeng from Anhui is among the earliest paintings of Mount Huang (Yellow Mountains), here depicting Heavenly Citadel Peak. The mountains are named after the legendary Yellow emperor who is said to have visited the place to look for the essence of immortality. Deep red strokes accentuate vegetation and allude to cinnabar, the alleged elixir of immortality. Difficult to climb and access, Mount Huang in Anhui province did not become a destination for hikers nor a subject for artists before the late Ming dynasty, when steps were built. Today its towering peaks are a national site and tourist attraction.
Museum description reproduced from its CC0 open-access record. Read the original catalog entry.
A detail to notice
Mount Huang, known for its scenic beauty, is one of China's major tourist attractions.
Observation supplied by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Read the dimensions before the image
The selected painting measurement for Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak is 55.4 cm wide and 212.7 cm high, equivalent to approximately 21.8 × 83.7 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 0.26:1. The rectangular bounding area is 1.18 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 18.5% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 122.3 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 Morning Sun over Heavenly Citadel Peak 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 55.4 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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