Lv Jigui Jushan Bird Map Axis

[Lv Ji Gui Ju Mountain Bird Map Axis]

Gui Ju Mountain Bird Map Axis, Ming Dynasty, Lv Ji’s work, silk version, color setting, vertical 192 cm, horizontal 107 cm
This picture is a combination of meticulous heavy color flowers and birds and impressionistic trees and stones. The main flowers and birds painted: ribbon bird, starling, osmanthus and chrysanthemum, all of which are auspicious and precious, with the implication of wealth, longevity and gentleman’s integrity. The content clearly reflects the artistic and aesthetic purport of the royal family
The images in the picture not only truly show the natural nature of living things, but also vividly express the meaning of connotation. The trunk of the osmanthus is thick and the leaves are luxuriant, the branches are full of flowers like brocade, and the yellow osmanthus seems to send out faint fragrance; Several clusters of chrysanthemums, red, yellow, pink and white, compete with each other in color; The relative singing of the branch starlings highlights their good singing temperament; The ribbon bird has a beautiful posture, and its dark blue feathers are particularly striking. The gorgeous colors and vivid feelings of flowers and birds create a festive and joyful atmosphere and an auspicious and beautiful atmosphere
The painting is neat and fresh, inheriting the “court style” flower and bird tradition of the “Huang Family” in the Song Dynasty. At the same time, the flowers and birds with fine brushwork and heavy colors and the trees and stones with thick ink also reflect the mature flower and bird painting style written by Lv Ji and Gongdai.