Artist

Ma Shichang

Ma Shichang is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at National Palace Museum.

Ma Shichang painted delicate ink-on-silk scrolls of birds and plants in the quiet tradition of late Ming literati art. His brush traced the soft curves of gnarled branches and the flutter of sunbirds, each leaf and wing a study in spare, confident strokes. Look closely at Sunbirds on Gingko Branches—see how the berries hang heavy and the birds tilt forward, alive without fuss. If you want to step into this world, tap the scroll itself; the ginkgo’s golden leaves will pull you deeper into Ming ink play.

Works by Ma Shichang

Collections represented

National Palace Museum

Museum

National Palace Museum

The National Palace Museum, also known as Taipei Palace Museum, is a national museum headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in Beijing in 1925, the museum was re-established in Shilin, Taipei, in…

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