Bamboo and Rock Hanging Scroll 170x65
Imagine standing in a quiet bamboo grove after a light rain—that's the vibe Gu An captured here. The tall, segmented stalks reach up like elegant calligraphy strokes, while the sharp leaves cluster together as if whispering secrets in the wind. At the bottom, large, rounded rocks anchor the composition, painted with soft, wet ink washes that contrast with the crisp bamboo. In Yuan Dynasty China, painting bamboo was a way for scholars to show off their moral backbone, since the plant bends in the storm but rarely breaks.
- Technique
- Ink wash painting
- Material
- Paper