Coolness in the Depths of the Mountains

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Title
Coolness in the Depths of the Mountains
Creator
Lim Tze Peng
Year/Period
2008
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Chinese ink paintings
Material
Chinese ink, paper (fiber product)
Technique
ink wash (technique)
Dimension
Object size: 212.0 x 50.0 x 5.0 cm (Image - H70cm x 28.5cm)
Accession No.
2026-00042
Collection of
National Gallery Singapore

Coolness in the Depths of the Mountains (1946) reflects Lim Tze Peng’s early engagement with traditional Chinese ink painting, demonstrating his grasp of classical ink painting techniques and calligraphy. This work is the earliest known Chinese ink painting created by Lim, created upon his return to studies at Chung Cheng High School (Main) after the end of the Second World War.