The Ming Emperor Xuanzong Enjoying Himself
| The Ming Emperor Xuanzong Enjoying Himself | |
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| 明宣宗行樂圖 | |
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| Artist | Shang Xi |
| Year | 15th century |
| Type | Ink and color on silk; handscroll |
| Dimensions | 211 cm × 353 cm (83 in × 139 in) |
| Location | Palace Museum, Beijing |
The Ming Emperor Xuanzong Enjoying Himself (Ming Xuanzong Xingle Tu) is a handscroll painting by the Ming dynasty painter Shang Xi. It depicts the scene of the Xuande Emperor going on a hunting trip. In the painting, a group of people and horses can be seen entering the forest. The trees on the hill are lush with flowers, and the stream flows gently. Birds and animals can be seen walking in pairs among the trees. The Xuande Emperor leads the procession with a tall and dignified figure. He wears a black pointed hat, a red narrow-sleeved shirt, and a yellow long coat. The image of the Xuande Emperor is slightly larger than the others, a common technique used in ancient figure paintings to highlight the importance of the main character. The composition of the painting is well-structured, with a mix of ups and downs and a balanced arrangement. The proportions of the background and the people are not entirely realistic, reflecting the unique understanding of spatial concepts by ancient Chinese painters.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ "【商喜明宣宗行乐图轴】". 故宫博物院 (in Chinese).
- ^ "商喜明宣宗行樂圖軸". 中文百科全書 (in Chinese).