The Sailing Boats
The famous artist of the tang dynasty, Li Sixun, was born in the year 615 AD. The Tang dynasty held a plethora of his diversified work during (651 to 716 AD); amongst them, this painting is one of them. The painting, drawn in height: 101.9 cm (40.1 in), width: 54.7 cm (21.5 in), magnificently portrayed his techniques of mixing the medium ink and other pigment to beautify the aesthetic landscape.
The profound creativity of the architectural style of the people could be found in the mountain valley, which is nestled diligently to bring into the limelight the intricate pavilions. The small figures of sailors, travelers, or attendants make the road chaotic like everyday life. The azurite blue and malachite green seamlessly show the brush skill mastery which could not be tried casually. Audience could see the style of this painting as it manifests the magic of hanging scroll painting. The riverside with its tranquility draws the audience's attention as the towering mountain cliffs, lush pine groves, and spring foliage portrayed the idea that there is a deep bond between man and nature and they are like family, complementing each other.
The scenario depicts that people were living harmoniously with nature as the combination of forest and shrubbery were meticulously depicted. The busy schedule of the people shows that the Tang dynasty enjoyed economic flourishment, a cosmopolitan empire, and reached the apex of administrative control.
Jiangfan Louge Tu is a piece of traditional Chinese landscape art dated back to the Tang dynasty. It has been attributed to Li Sixun who is an ancient Chinese artist. It tells a story while maintaining a fine balance between the artificiality of the man made constructions and the chaos of the surrounding nature. Inside the painting, we can see a lavish multi-storey riverside mansion perfectly built on the high rocks. At its front lies an enormous stretch of calm water where we can see many sailing boats going far away. The painting is done in blue-green style, which is characterized by clear lines and bright colors. Red stamps are placed on the edges of the painting adding to its historical significance.
