Streams and Mountains After Snow on silk 124x43
Imagine standing at the bottom of a massive mountain range where the trees are just waking up from winter. Lan Ying, a master of the late Ming dynasty, paints this towering scene on silk, using warm ochre tones to make the rocky peaks glow. If you look closely at the bottom, you'll spot a tiny scholar in a bright red robe sitting under a twisted pine tree—probably enjoying the quiet after a snowstorm. The white dots on the branches suggest lingering snow, fitting the title 'Snow Clearing in a Mountain Stream.' It's a perfect example of how Chinese scholars used art to escape into nature.
- Technique
- Ink and color painting
- Material
- Silk
- Dimensions
- 124 x 43 cm