Xiang Shengmo Snow Shadow Fisherman Map Axis

[Xiang Shengmo’s Snow Shadow Fisherman Map Axis]

The Snow Shadow Fisherman Map Axis, Ming Dynasty, Xiang Shengmo’s work, paper edition, color setting, 74.8 cm vertically and 30.4 cm horizontally
The four old trees covered by white snow in the picture are strong and straight, with scattered branches and leaves, indicating that it is winter. Under the tree, by the water, a fishing boat docked. The fisherman was dressed in a fishnet, wearing a bamboo hat, and holding an oar to stand the bow of the boat. At a touch of cloud mountain in the distance, it is boundless. The caption in the painting is: “The long snow shines on the river, and the fisherman’s fingers are stiff with a boat. If you want to stay stable in the forest, you should drink with the wind and waves. In the 14th year of Chongzhen (1641), when the summer drought hit, you can recall the continuous spring snow, and write this small scene to see your ambition. The boundless hermit Xiang Shengmo.” Seal “Xiang’s Kong Zhang”, “Write my heart song” and other seals. Xiang Shengmo was 45 years old.