Wu Weishu’s Reading Map Axis

[Wu Wei’s Reading Map under the Tree]

Reading Map under the Tree axis, Ming Dynasty, Wu Wei’s painting, silk edition, color setting, 168 cm vertically and 105 cm horizontally
The content of the picture shows the traditional theme of recluse farming and reading. A middle-aged scholar rested under the tree, unfolded his books and enjoyed himself. After the middle of the Ming Dynasty, politics became increasingly corrupt, and the imperial examination career path was full of uncertainty. Therefore, many scholars had a reclusive thought, and chose to live a leisurely life away from officialdom. Wu Wei visited the court twice in his life, and had a profound experience of officialdom and civil society. Such themes have appeared in his works many times. This action pen is natural and vigorous, and most of the strokes are carried by the side edge.