Artwork
Garden Scene Painted from Life
Garden Scene Painted from Life is an unspecified painting by the Ming dynasty painting artist Shang Xi. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.
About this work
Overview
Garden Scene Painted from Life is a painting created around 1450 by Shang Xi, a Ming dynasty court painter known for murals and scrolls.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil garden with a white cat and brown dog interacting, set against lush greenery and flowers with birds in flight, conveying harmony and order.
Technique & Style
Shang Xi's refined brushwork and naturalistic detail, characteristic of Ming painting, create a balanced composition, capturing a playful moment between the cat and dog.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held by the National Palace Museum, exemplifying Shang Xi's artistic skill during his active period in the 1430s–1440s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Shang Xi (Chinese: 商喜; pinyin: Shāng Xǐ; Wade–Giles: Shang Hsi; fl. ca. 1430–1440); was a Chinese mural and scroll painter during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). His specific birth and death dates are not known. Shang was…
