Xuan Qian Livres

Handscroll; Color on paper; 97cm(width)*22cm(height) This painting depicts cottages in a village near Pinghu Lake. In the distance, with a cloudy sky as a backdrop, the mountains are dotted with cottages scattered among trees. There are few people in the painting, and only a couple of fishing boats on the lake. It is a scene of a mountain retreat far away from the worldly hustle and bustle, representing an ideal state of scholarly tranquility.

Handscroll; Color on paper; 281cm(width)*22cm(height) The first section of this painting depicts peach blossoms and small, light-colored birds. The middle part depicts peonies, with refreshing green leaves matching the pink blossoms. The last part portrays winter plum blossoms, with new twigs protruding from the stems in a balanced way. The birds and flowers, all depicted with piercing strokes and elegant colors, are delicate and refined.