Artwork
宋高宗坐像 軸
宋高宗坐像 軸 is an unspecified painting by the Song dynasty landscape artist court painter. It dates from 1107 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum. This hanging scroll painting on silk depicts a seated figure.
About this work
Overview
This hanging scroll painting on silk depicts a seated figure. It is attributed to a court painter and is dated to the early 12th century. The work is part of the National Palace Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a man seated on a red chair, dressed in formal attire, including a red robe and black hat. The use of red and yellow colors, reserved for high-ranking individuals, suggests the subject may be a member of the royal family or a high-ranking official.
Technique & Style
The painting features rich, vibrant colors, with the subject's robe and chair rendered in red, and the chair's back in yellow. The artist's use of color and composition conveys the subject's importance.
Artist & collection
Artist
They spent their life painting emperors and empresses on silk scrolls that were rolled up and stored in palace closets.
