Mustard PlantYün Shou-p’ing (1633-1690)Ch’ing Dynasty A native of Kiangsu, Yün Shou-p’ing was a leading essayist and poet. Considered one of the Six Masters of Early Ch’ing, he is also ranked as a leading painter. Originally specializing in landscapes, he felt unable to equal Wang Hui and consequently focused on flowers and plants. Incorporating the “boneless” wash method in his repertoire and creating a new style, he became a leader in the genre. This is the third leaf from Album of Sketches, in which is painted a mustard plant. Mottled washes of green depict the leaves. Contrast between light and dark suggest lushness and depth. Two round, red and white turnips appear behind the mustard plant in this lifelike rendering.