Tasting Tea, hanging scroll, silk, 107x53
Chen Hongshou, a late Ming dynasty master known for his eccentric style, captures a serene tea gathering here. Two scholars lounge on colorful rocks, sipping from cups while a pot boils on a nearby stove, framed by elegant lotus flowers. The vast empty space above isn't unfinished—it's a deliberate technique to evoke zen-like tranquility and focus the mind. The inscription reveals it was painted at 'Qingteng Studio,' a nod to his admiration for the wild painter Xu Wei, blending refined literati culture with his signature quirky figure style.
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- Silk
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