Shang Xi Guan Yu Captures General Axis

[Shang Xi Guan Yu Capturing General Axis]

The axis of Guan Yu Capturing General, Ming Dynasty, silk version, colored, 198 cm vertically and 236 cm horizontally
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This picture depicts the story of Guan Yu, the general of the Three Kingdoms Period, who drowned the seven armies and captured the enemy general Pound alive. In the painting, Guan Yu has long beard and beautiful beard. He is dignified. He is wearing armor and a green robe. He sits under the green pine with one knee in his hand. He looks calm and complacent. Zhou Cang stands by with a green dragon Yanyue knife. But Pound’s clothes were tied to the wooden stake, and his eyes were clenched, and he struggled, and his mentality of not willing to be bound appeared on the paper
Although this picture is a palace painting, the object of expression is the well-known historical figure Guan Yu, and the plot is the story of the Three Kingdoms that people enjoy. The choice of theme coincides with folk art, which reflects people’s general worship of the hero image. In terms of painting method, the characters are painted with meticulous brush, and the rich and bright colors are eye-catching. The shaping of the characters absorbs the modeling characteristics of folk art, with prominent features and certain stylization. The picture is huge in size and magnificent in composition, reflecting the luxurious style of royal art.