Kesi Mao Sanyang Kaitai Hanging Screen

[Kesi Mao Sanyang Kaitai Hanging Screen]

Kesi Mao Sanyang Kaitai Hanging Screen, late Qing Dynasty, 72 cm long and 104.5 cm wide. The old collection of the Qing Palace
On the hanging screen, the red sun is shining high, the willow branches are swaying, and three young sheep are playing on the ground with tender grass, showing the early spring scene of the land’s recovery. “In the upper left corner of the screen, there is a poem inscribed:
Why should three hundred people praise their herds?”
Exhaustive thoughts have been written by Kaitai, saying that bandits may leave the classics and create imaginary clouds
The hanging screen background and flowers and plants are represented by the technique of tapestry, while Sanyang and willow trees are woven using the technique of tapestry, reflecting the plush feel and three-dimensional effect of wool. Although the tapestry of this work is simple, it is rich in colors. Occasionally, it is depicted with brush strokes, and it can be regarded as a masterpiece combining tapestry with Mao.