Scenes of the Xiaoxiang Rivers Handscroll - Colophon 4
Think of this horizontal scroll as an ancient art critic's glowing review written in elegant running script. The text explicitly praises Mi Youren and his father Mi Fu, the pioneers of the 'Mi-dot' landscape style famous for depicting misty rivers using layers of wet ink splashes. The writer poetically describes the 'Xiao Xiang' region's scenery, noting how the ink creates a dreamlike atmosphere. Scattered across the page are numerous red collector seals—essentially the historical equivalent of 'likes' and 'shares'—proving this piece has been a cherished treasure for generations of art lovers.
- Technique
- Calligraphy
- Material
- Ink on paper