Wang Jian - 王鑑 (1598-1677) [in the style of], vertical album page on paper, China, probably late Ming period (1368-1644) Painting on paper in sumi e, depicting a lake and mountain landscape dotted with a few pavilions. Signed upper right with a dedication: 做惠崇夏寒益 辛亥夏日 王鑑 - Zuò Huìchóng xià hán yì Xīnhài xià rì Wáng Jiàn - "Imitating Huìchóng, adding a little freshness to summer. Painted on a summer's day in the eighth year of Xinhai (cyclical date corresponding here to the year 1611), by Wang Jian". Signature accompanied by two seals of the artist 雲館 - Yún Guǎn and 員照 - Yuán Zhào. Two other seals appear on the lower right and lower left of the painting. Surrounding the painting in blue silk. Sight size: 39 x 29.5 cm Wear, stains and foxing. Wang Jian was a renowned Chinese painter of the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly appreciated for his landscapes. Born in 1598, he grew up in a rich artistic and intellectual environment, which greatly influenced his work. Wang Jian is renowned for his meticulous study of the works of the great masters of the past.