Artwork
宋蕭照畫山腰樓觀軸
宋蕭照畫山腰樓觀軸 is an unspecified painting by the Song dynasty landscape artist Xiao Zhao. It dates from 1126 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.
About this work
Overview
This hanging scroll painting on silk, titled 宋蕭照畫山腰樓觀軸, is a representative work of the Song dynasty landscape tradition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a prominent rock formation, trees, and a distant mountain range beyond a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of muted shades of brown and green, combined with subtle texture and shading, creates depth and adds intricacy to the rock formation and surrounding environment.
History & Provenance
Created in 1126 by Xiao Zhao, a painter trained under Li Tang, the work is now part of the National Palace Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Xiao Zhao (Hsiao Chao) was a Chinese painter active from 1130 to 1162, from Hu-tse, Shanxi. He was a pupil of Li Tang. A crater on Mercury is named after him.
