UNTITLED (CHINESE SILK PAINTING)
Image size: 88.7 x 88.2 cm (34.9 x 34.7 Inches)Frame size: 95.8 x 94.7 cm (37.7 x 37.2 Inches)
This Chinese Silk Painting presents a serene landscape, likely from the Ming Dynasty.
Painted on a silk using the precise "Gongbi" style (Gongbi is a careful realist technique in Chinese painting, the opposite of the interpretive and freely expressive sketching thoughts).
This technique captures the delicate harmony between nature and humanity, showcasing the artist's skill and reverence for the natural world.
The composition balances a boat with figures on the left, possibly scholars or travelers, gliding along a river. This journey represents both physical and metaphorical exploration. On the right, a bare tree with red blossoms contrasts with the muted tones, drawing attention while adding a touch of life. Misty mountains in the distance enhance the scene's depth and timelessness.
This painting embodies the classic Chinese landscape motif, often found in scholar-amateur works that blend personal expression with historical references. The figures in the boat may symbolize a journey of intellectual and existential reflection.
Inscriptions provide historical context, identifying the artist and linking the painting to the broader narrative of Chinese art and culture. Colophons, or inscriptions, are a unique feature of Chinese paintings, unlike Western traditions where text and image rarely intersect. By the 11th century, poems and paintings were designed to coexist within the same visual space.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
Good Condition
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