Picture scroll of Yu Zhiding, Wang Yuan, Qi Yiju

[Yu Zhiding Wang Yuanqi Yiju Painting]

The Painting of Wang Yuanqi Yiju Painting “volume, Qing Dynasty, Yu Zhiding painting, silk, color, 32.4 cm vertical, 136.4 cm horizontal
The title of this picture is “Guangling Yu Zhiding wrote with respect”. Seal “Shen Zhai Yu’s Ding Seal” and “Guangling Mouth”
This picture is the portrait painted by Yu Zhiding for Wang Yuanqi when he served as the preface of Honglu Temple in the capital and worshipped Changchun Garden. The painting depicts Wang Yuanqi sipping tea and appreciating chrysanthemum in the courtyard to show his literati elegance. In the painting, Wang has a thick beard and a fat figure. He is about 50 years old. He holds a teacup, sits upright on the couch table, and admires Cong Chrysanthemum in front of him. His eyes are very attentive, and his manner is dignified and generous, reflecting the grace and noble bearing different from that of ordinary scholars. The simple design of the furnishings in the painting, the elegant table and couch, the neatly placed books and paintings, the elaborately cultivated pots and chrysanthemums and other scenery, further highlight the hobbies and elegance of the characters. The painter deliberately highlighted the theme of the hero and the chrysanthemum, and left a certain blank in the picture, giving people room for imagination. In addition, the detailed portrayal of the characters also strengthens the appeal of the picture. Wang Yuanqi is absorbed in reverie, and the look of the bookboy’s cautious and gentle voice makes people feel the quiet and elegant atmosphere. In terms of painting, the author has absorbed the painting method of “Bochen School”. The face of the figure is outlined with thin lines, and slightly chapped with light ink and ochre. The face of the figure is real and natural. The clothing pattern is also drawn from Li Gonglin’s line drawing method and Ma Hezhi’s blue leaf drawing method. The lines are elegant and unrestrained, and they are refined and smooth, which appropriately reflects the character’s elegant and elegant temperament. The colors in the picture are varied, highlighting the theme in the harmonious contrast and contrast
This picture was once collected by Zhu Qizhan.