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Returning Boat

Xia Gui

1219

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Chinese Orthodox School Landscape

Dominant colour

Returning Boat is a 1219 unspecified by Xia Gui, a Chinese Orthodox School work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?: Xia Gui
When & what style?: 1219 · Chinese Orthodox School
Where can I see it?: National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a boat in the distance. The scene is set against a backdrop of mountains and trees, with the boat gently gliding across the water. In the foreground, the artist has used delicate brushstrokes to depict the foliage and the rocky shoreline. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of Xia Gui, a Chinese artist known for his landscapes.