Min Zhen Ba Weizu Statue Axis

[Min Zhen Bawei Zu Statue Axis]

Bawei Zu Statue Axis, Qing Dynasty, Min Zhen’s work, paper version, color setting, 103.5 cm vertically and 31.6 cm horizontally
This picture has the title of Yuan Huanshu “Juantang Scholar”, three inscriptions of Jinbang, Dasheng and Sisheng, Wu Yunzhi’s view of the money, and seven inscriptions of Han Tingxiu and Cheng Zhenjia on the edge
In the picture, Ba Weizu is about 50 years old, dressed in green cedar and a red robe, sitting on a mat of yellow flowers on a blue background. He looks calm, his face is thin, and his eyes are hale and hearty, but he seems to have a tired look. It is reminiscent of the situation of Gu Kaizhi’s Vimalakirti’s “light illness shows the appearance of illness, and a few words are hidden”. It can be seen that this picture was made when he was ill. The painter uses realistic painting method, which is fine and lifelike. The face of the figure is drawn from the “Boschen School” painting method. It is sketched with fine brush, faint color, dark color and shadow, and the concave-convex feeling is obvious. The painter uses color to express the personality characteristics of the characters. The two cheekbones, cheeks and eye sockets are clearly explained. The clothing pattern is fine and vigorous with a pen. The turning point is a little abrupt. The color is exquisite. The picture is simple and elegant. It pays attention to the unity of form and content. It shows the portrait in both form and spirit. This picture can be called Min Zhen’s masterpiece.