明吳偉畫北海真人像 軸
1493
unspecified
From the collection of National Palace Museum
明吳偉畫北海真人像 軸 is a 1493 unspecified by Wu Wei, held at National Palace Museum.
This painting depicts a man riding a large turtle, with a long robe flowing behind him. The man has a long beard and is holding a long, curved object. The turtle is dark brown with a lighter-colored shell. The background of the painting is a light brown color, with some darker brown grasses in the foreground. The man appears to be in motion, with his robe and hair blowing in the wind. The turtle seems to be moving as well, with its legs extended as if it is running. The overall effect of the painting is one of dynamic energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Wu Wei.
Wu Wei (traditional Chinese: 吳偉; simplified Chinese: 吴伟; pinyin: Wú Wěi; ca. 1459–1508) was a painter of Ming dynasty (1368–1644) China famous for his landscapes. Wu was born in Wuchang in Hubei province. His style…
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