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Ma Yuan, a Southern Song Dynasty master nicknamed 'One-Corner Ma' for his asymmetrical compositions, captures a playful scene here. Two rosy-cheeked children stand amidst the dark, angular branches of a plum tree, a symbol of resilience and winter's end. The artist uses swift, confident brushstrokes for the wood, contrasting with the delicate rendering of the children's faces. This sparse style leaves much of the background empty, a hallmark of his work that invites the viewer to imagine the misty atmosphere beyond the ink.
- Technique
- Ink wash on silk
- Material
- Silk