Admonitions Scroll - Main Painting 1
This ancient Chinese scroll, attributed to the legendary painter Gu Kaizhi, is basically a moral guidebook for court ladies brought to life. In this dramatic scene, a bear has broken loose and is charging toward the emperor, while brave ladies rush to shield him—proving that courage isn't just for warriors! The painting is covered in red collector seals, showing it was prized by emperors for centuries before being looted from the Summer Palace in 1900. Today, this fragile silk masterpiece rests in the British Museum, where it's rarely displayed to protect it from light damage.
- Technique
- ink and color on silk
- Material
- silk
Location: British Museum
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