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Seated Portrait of Fu Xi, by Ma Lin, unspecified, 1230

Seated Portrait of Fu Xi

Ma Lin

1230

unspecified

silk

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Seated Portrait of Fu Xi is a 1230 unspecified by Ma Lin, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Ma Lin
When & what style?
1230
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a seated man with long hair and a beard, wearing a leopard-print robe. He sits on the ground with his legs crossed, facing the viewer. The background is a solid color, with some subtle texture visible. The man's facial expression is calm and contemplative, and his eyes seem to be gazing into the distance. His hands are placed on his lap, and his fingers are long and slender. The leopard-print robe is rendered in intricate detail, with each spot carefully painted. The overall effect of the painting is one of serenity and wisdom. The subject appears to be lost in thought, and the viewer is invited to share in his contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Ma Lin.

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Artist

Ma Lin

Ma Lin (simplified Chinese: 马麟; traditional Chinese: 馬麟; pinyin: Mǎ Lín; Wade–Giles: Ma Lin) (c.

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