Scenes of the Xiaoxiang Rivers Handscroll - Colophon 7
Think of this scroll as a handwritten masterclass in art criticism. Written in energetic, cursive script, the text breaks down the famous 'Mi dots' technique—a method of using wet, horizontal ink strokes to create misty mountains. The writer compares the styles of 'Big Mi' (Mi Fu) and 'Little Mi' (Mi Youren), explaining how they captured the foggy essence of the Xiao and Xiang rivers. Although associated with Mi Youren's famous 'Strange Wonders' scroll, this section is a colophon (a commentary added by a later admirer) dissecting the genius behind the brushwork.
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Location: Palace Museum, Beijing