File:Immortal in Splashed Ink.jpg

Summary

Liang Kai: Immortal in Splashed Ink

Artist

Liang Kai
梁楷
(fl. first half of 13th century)

Title

Immortal in Splashed Ink
潑墨仙人

Object type

painting

Description

This painting depicts an immortal, with his chest and abdomen exposed, as he seemingly strides forward. Except for the few fine outlines to suggest the facial features, ears, and chest, the rest of the figure is rendered with large swaths of wet ink. The abbreviated and unrestrained brushwork is done in a style that has rich Chan (禪) overtones.

Date

13^th century

Medium

Album leaf, ink on paper

Dimensions

48.7 x 27.7 cm

Collection

National Palace Museum

	Native name	國立故宮博物院
	Parent institution	Executive Yuan
	Location	Taipei
	Coordinates	25° 06′ 08″ N, 121° 32′ 55″ E
	Established	1925
	Website	www.npm.gov.tw
	Authority file	: Q540668 VIAF: 153614786 ISNI: 0000000121886945 LCCN: n81062107 NLA: 36605114 GND: 80348-0 WorldCat

Accession number

故-畫-001292-00002

Place of creation

China during the Song dynasty

Notes

This is the second leaf in the album Assorted Gems of Famous Paintings (名畫琳瑯冊).

References

Expressions of Humor in Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (exhibit). Taipei: National Palace Museum.
書畫家的幽默感 (展覽). 臺北: 國立故宮博物院.
Transmission and Fusion. Dynastic Renaissance: Art and Culture of the Southern Song (exhibit). Taipei: National Palace Museum.
傳播與融合. 文藝紹興－南宋藝術與文化特展 (展覽). 臺北: 國立故宮博物院.

Source/Photographer

Transmission and Fusion. Dynastic Renaissance: Art and Culture of the Southern Song (exhibit). Taipei: National Palace Museum.

Other versions

Less sharp image
Full album leaf

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