Reclining Journey through Xiao and Xiang - Painting Core 1
Misty mountains fade into the distance across a vast, calm river, with sparse trees dotting the foreground in this classic Chinese handscroll. The numerous red collector seals scattered across the surface tell the story of its long journey through the hands of emperors and scholars over centuries. Legend has it that Li Gonglin painted this dreamy landscape for a monk who was too ill to travel, allowing him to 'wander' the beautiful Xiao and Xiang rivers right from his bed. It's the ultimate ancient travel brochure for the armchair explorer!
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- Ink wash
Location: Tokyo National Museum