Wu Li, Qing Dynasty
Ink and color on paper
123.8*62.6cm
Wu Li was good at landscape and took the lead in using light-ink texturing strokes on the side facing the sun, a technique of mountain painting. His structure wasn't too constrained by rules, and he was one of the "Six Qing Masters", along with Wang Shimin, etc. In this work, Wu Li uses small green technique to paint a corner of a willow pond. The spring breeze caresses; grass and trees turn green; swallows, sparrows, g
Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
Ma Lin (active ca. 1180-after 1256)
Album leaf; ink and color on silk; 10 7/16 x 8 7/8 in. (26.5 x 22.5 cm)
Signed: "Ma Lin"
This exquisite representation of an orchid, signed by Ma Lin, son of Ma Yuan (active ca. 1190-1225), exemplifies the style of formal realism favored by the aristocratic Southern Song court. The simple asymmetrical balance of flowers and leaves, meticulously rendered in subtle shades of la
tebetian jewelry, dzi beads necklace images, rustic leather necklace, eight symbol buddhist reing
