During the Qing Dynasty 300 years ago, there were many good ancient paintings that were very interesting, and the content of the paintings was relatively simple, although the theme technique was very single, but the charm behind its calligraphy and painting was unmatched by modern painting masters.
In particular, the works in the hands of many unknown painters present the social background behind the culture at that time, and those who appreciate ancient paintings have one thing in common, that is, they can establish a bridge of communication through ancient paintings or the works of ancient people.
The following work is Cai Jia's "Willow Duck Diagram", which belongs to the vertical shaft work, and the work was created in 1717. The theme is relatively single, but the expression of its content, the details and techniques of the entire painting are worth learning from modern people.
First of all, let's look at the topic first, the group is happy on a sunny day in the evening, and walk to sleep in the grass. Han water is more green, and fishermen raise more fishing rocks. Shi Ding You's April was written in the Bixiang Pavilion of Keyuan. Travel Pavilion Cai Jia.
The water of the Yatou River is green, breaking through the ripples and patting the spring breeze. Try Xue'er's song, and the end of the world has not returned to people. Travel Pavilion Rehash.
The whole title is actually about the interesting story of the duck in the water and grass by the river, but a simple life fragment, Cai Jia described it very interestingly. In particular, the whole verse can be said to have a picture in the poem, and a poem in the painting.
Looking at this work, the duck is at the bottom of the entire painting, and the right side does not draw all the willow trees, but some wicker through the technique of the distant view.
The duck rests comfortably on the edge of Asakusa, and then one foot is lifted, and the duck's demeanor is a leisurely and casual state. The whole painting is neatly polished, especially between the hooks and dots.
This is one of the reasons why ancient paintings are loved, even if they are more than a hundred years old, but the whole ink color is harmonious and smooth. Fascinating.
The detail work is beautiful, look at the duck feathers on it, the whole rendering is very simple, but it is evenly distributed and very realistic.
The duck's simple foot lifting action is a real restoration of its demeanor.
The wicker did not have too much pen and ink, but this state of casual swaying in the wind appeared. And the complicated and chaotic wicker is in particularly good condition, the whole color is ingenious enough, the content is simple but the pen is strong, and there is a work of kung fu.
Another thing worth mentioning is the inscription above, so that the calligraphy is not exaggerated until now.
The brushwork is natural and casual, making the whole work seem less monotonous, good painting with good words, and the poems have a sense of picture, learning.