Rouleau mural du Chant du Pipa - Cœur de peinture
Ming dynasty master Guo Xu captures a poignant moment from Bai Juyi's famous poem 'The Song of the Pipa.' A scholar-official, likely the poet himself, sits in flowing robes, gazing intently at a graceful woman who holds a lute behind her back. She stands with a shy elegance, her long dress trailing on the ground, suggesting she has just finished playing a melancholic tune. This scene illustrates the legendary meeting between the exiled poet and a former courtesan on a moonlit riverboat, where they bonded over music and shared sorrow. The delicate ink lines create a sense of quiet intimacy and timeless sadness.
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