Five Horses - Main Painting 4
Li Gonglin’s famous 'Five Horses' scroll captures the elegance of Song Dynasty tribute horses, and this section showcases a beautiful flower-spotted steed led by a calm groom. The artist used his signature 'white line' technique—delicate, precise ink outlines—while adding subtle washes to give the horse's coat a realistic, dappled texture. The elegant calligraphy in the corner, penned by his friend Huang Tingjian, describes the specific traits and exotic origins of this animal. It’s a brilliant example of how Chinese scholars valued quiet, detailed realism over flashy colors.
- Technique
- Ink on paper
- Material
- Paper
Location: Tokyo National Museum
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