Dragon

About this work

A dragon coils through swirling mist and crashing waves, its long body twisting like a snake. The head glows bright against the dark background, claws sharp and eyes fierce. This painting was made for a Chan Buddhist temple—part of a pair with a tiger. Together, they show yin and yang: the dragon is light and sky, the tiger heavy and earth. Fachang Muqi painted them quickly, with loose brushstrokes that feel alive. To see how ink can suggest movement, look up *sfumato*.