Tree Colors in Level Distance - Colophon 1 - Hai Le
This isn't just a painting; it's a conversation across centuries! This section is a colophon (inscription) attached to the famous Song Dynasty landscape 'Tree Colors in the Distance' by Guo Xi. The breathtaking calligraphy here, signed 'Zi'ang' on the far left, belongs to the Yuan Dynasty master Zhao Mengfu. He poetically praises 'Guo Lang' (Guo Xi) for his rare style, while lamenting being trapped in a government job when his heart belongs to the mountains. The numerous red seals scattered across the aged paper act like a historical guestbook, showing how many collectors have obsessed over this masterpiece.
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Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art