Who painted Walking with a Staff Under Pines?

Walking with a Staff Under Pines was painted by Xu Daoning in 1020.

Where can I see Walking with a Staff Under Pines?

Walking with a Staff Under Pines is held by National Palace Museum.

What movement is Walking with a Staff Under Pines?

Walking with a Staff Under Pines is associated with Song dynasty landscape.

Artwork

Walking with a Staff Under Pines

Xu Daoning , 1020

Walking with a Staff Under Pines is an unspecified painting by the Song dynasty landscape artist Xu Daoning. It dates from 1020 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Walking with a Staff Under Pines is a painting by Xu Daoning, created around 1020. It is now held at the National Palace Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a solitary figure, dressed in a long robe and hat, walking with a staff under tall pine trees. The serene atmosphere and the man's leisurely pace evoke a sense of harmony with nature.

Technique & Style

The work features tall pine trees with upward-reaching branches against a light brown background. The composition and style are consistent with Xu Daoning's known landscapes and everyday scenes.