高逸図全巻(竹林七賢図36x137) 絹45.8X168.7

Sun Wei

高逸図全巻(竹林七賢図36x137) 絹45.8X168.7 by Sun Wei

Imagine a Tang Dynasty VIP lounge, but instead of a club, it's a serene garden where the coolest intellectuals of the time hang out. This scroll by Sun Wei captures four of the legendary 'Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove'—rebellious poets and musicians who famously ditched stiff court life for wine, music, and nature in the 3rd century. Notice how each figure has a distinct vibe, sitting on elaborate mats with servants attending to them; it's like a snapshot of ancient hipsters enjoying the high life. Although it's just a fragment of the original long scroll, the colors on the silk remain surprisingly vibrant over a thousand years later.

Technique
Ink and color on silk
Material
Silk

Location: Shanghai Museum

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