Artwork

宋人寒林樓觀 軸

宋人寒林樓觀 軸, by Unknown, unspecified, 1127
宋人寒林樓觀 軸, by Unknown, unspecified, 1127

宋人寒林樓觀 軸 is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1127 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

The painting is titled 宋人寒林樓觀 軸 and was created in 1127.
It's interesting that this work is over 900 years old, which gives us a glimpse into the art of that time. The fact that it's made of silk also tells us about the materials available to artists back then.
You can learn more about this type of art at the National Palace Museum.

Overview

This hanging scroll painting on silk, titled 宋人寒林樓觀 軸, dates to 1127. Created over 900 years ago, it exemplifies the artistic techniques and materials of its time.

Technique & Style

The work is executed on silk, a material commonly used in Chinese art. The choice of silk as a medium reflects the available materials and artistic practices of the period.

History & Provenance

The painting is now housed at the National Palace Museum, where it can be studied in the context of other works from the same era.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Palace Museum open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.