Small Cold Forest Scroll - Frontispiece
Step into the luxurious world of Chinese scroll mounting with this view of the frontispiece, or 'Yinshou,' of Li Cheng's 'Small Forest in Winter' scroll. The image displays a beautiful expanse of light blue-grey fabric featuring a repeating pattern of swirling clouds and dragons, bordered by a strip of tan silk. This decorative framing sets the stage for the masterpiece within. Li Cheng, a 10th-century painter famous for his desolate winter landscapes, was so popular that forged copies of his work flooded the market even during the Song Dynasty!
Location: Shanghai Museum