The Story
Garden of the Inept Administrator by Wen Zhengming.
Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1979.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Garden of the Inept Administrator
Wen Zhengming
Garden of the Inept Administrator
Wen Zhengming32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Album of eight leaves; ink on paper
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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