Rock and New Bamboo, paper, 91x33.1 cm, Palace Museum, Beijing
Master painter Gu An captures the resilient spirit of nature in this Yuan Dynasty scroll, where lush bamboo sprouts defiantly from a rugged, fist-sized rock. The dark, sweeping ink strokes of the leaves contrast beautifully with delicate, lighter stalks, creating a sense of movement as if a gentle breeze is passing through. The calligraphy at the top acts as a poetic dialogue, celebrating the bamboo's noble character. In Chinese culture, this 'ink bamboo' style symbolizes the scholar's integrity—bending in the wind but never breaking.
- Technique
- Ink on paper
- Material
- Paper
- Dimensions
- 91 x 33.1 cm
Location: Palace Museum, Beijing