Lohan
1207
unspecified
From the collection of National Palace Museum
1207
unspecified
From the collection of National Palace Museum
Dominant colour
Lohan is a 1207 unspecified by Liu Songnian, a Song Landscape work, held at National Palace Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a monk and a child. The monk, dressed in traditional attire, sits on a bench, holding a staff in his right hand. He wears a blue robe over a white undergarment, and his feet are clad in red sandals. A large hat adorns his head, and he has a long white beard. The child, attired in a white robe and black hat, stands before him, gazing up at the monk. In the background, a wooden structure with a window and a door is visible, accompanied by a plant with large green leaves and red flowers. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes tranquility and wisdom. To learn more about the artistic techniques employed in this piece, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Liu Songnian (刘松年 or traditional Liu Sung-nien, 1174–1224 CE), was a Chinese landscape painter during the early Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279).
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