Artwork
Angling Terrace at Yen-ling

Angling Terrace at Yen-ling is an unspecified painting by the Yōga artist Sa Dula. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.
About this work
Overview
Angling Terrace at Yen-ling is a 14th-century painting by Sa Dula, dated to circa 1350, and is part of the collection at the National Palace Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene landscape featuring a rocky cliffside, a small boat on water, and distant buildings, evoking a sense of calm and depth.
Technique & Style
Sa Dula employed muted colors and gentle brushstrokes to convey tranquility, with lush greenery in the foreground and subtle depth cues in the background.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1350, the work is now held in the National Palace Museum's collection, with its history of ownership prior to this not detailed in available information.
Context
The piece reflects traditional landscape themes common in Chinese art of the period, emphasizing harmony between nature and human presence.
Legacy
While specific influences or direct artistic lineage are not highlighted in available data, the work exemplifies the enduring appeal of serene, meticulously crafted Chinese landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sa Dula painted ink-on-silk river scenes in the late Yuan dynasty. Two pieces in the bundle show this style in action: Angling Terrace at Yen-ling from 1350. Flat washes and fine brush lines capture a quiet riverside…











