Fishing Boat on Willow Stream, 34x89
Ma Yuan, a Southern Song Dynasty master nicknamed 'One-Corner Ma,' loved pushing his subjects to the edge of the frame to emphasize the vastness of nature. In this circular fan painting, a gnarled willow tree leans dramatically from the bank, its branches sweeping over a misty river where a tiny fishing boat drifts in solitude. The composition is a masterclass in negative space, leaving most of the circle empty to evoke a sense of quiet isolation. The companion circle on the left features calligraphy praising the 'flowing brushwork' and sparse scenery, likely added by a later admirer (signed 'Xin Gong') who recognized the genius of this atmospheric style.
- Technique
- Ink and light color on silk
- Material
- Silk
- Dimensions
- 34 x 89 cm