Aigle sur un tronc d'arbre
1755
Perched precariously atop a jagged, vertical spire of dead wood, this fierce eagle looks ready to dive at any moment. Painted by Huang Shen, a member of the famous 'Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou,' this piece captures the rebellious spirit of 18th-century Chinese art. These artists ditched the stiff, polite styles of the imperial court for bold, expressive brushstrokes that valued raw emotion over perfect realism. The massive amount of empty space around the bird emphasizes its isolation and dominance, making it a perfect symbol for an artist standing alone against the crowd.
- Technique
- Ink and color on paper
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- Paper
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