Who painted 宋馬遠雪灘雙鷺軸?

宋馬遠雪灘雙鷺軸 was painted by Ma Yuan in 1196.

Where can I see 宋馬遠雪灘雙鷺軸?

宋馬遠雪灘雙鷺軸 is held by National Palace Museum.

What movement is 宋馬遠雪灘雙鷺軸?

宋馬遠雪灘雙鷺軸 is associated with Song dynasty landscape.

Artwork

宋馬遠雪灘雙鷺軸

Ma Yuan , 1196

宋馬遠雪灘雙鷺軸 is an unspecified painting by the Song dynasty landscape artist Ma Yuan. It dates from 1196 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1196 silk painting, attributed to Ma Yuan, presents a serene winter landscape with two egrets on a snowy bank, exemplifying the Song dynasty's landscape tradition.

Subject & Meaning

The scene conveys tranquility, with a central tree branch, sparse foliage, and the subtle presence of egrets, evoking a contemplative atmosphere characteristic of the Ma-Xia school.

Technique & Style

Ma Yuan employed dark ink for the branch, contrasting with a muted, gradient sky (brown to beige) and subtle silk texture. Negative space enhances depth, guiding the viewer's focus.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1196, the painting is now part of the National Palace Museum's collection, attributed to Ma Yuan, co-founder of the Ma-Xia painting school.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ma Yuan

Ma Yuan (Chinese: 馬遠; pinyin: Mǎ Yuǎn; Wade–Giles: Ma Yüan; c. 1160–65 – 1225) was a Chinese painter of the Song dynasty. His works, together with that of Xia Gui, formed the basis of the so-called Ma-Xia (馬夏) school of…