Scroll of Sixteen Divine Steeds - Painting Core 4
Han Gan, the Tang Dynasty's premier horse painter, famously ignored his human teacher to study the imperial stables, claiming the animals themselves were his best instructors. This scroll section vividly reflects that obsession, depicting a groom in a vibrant red robe riding a calm tan horse while guiding a dark, muscular steed that appears ready to bolt. The contrast between the rider's composed demeanor and the dark horse's energetic posture creates a dynamic tension. Red collector seals scattered across the background hint at the artwork's long history of appreciation by emperors and scholars alike.
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