Zhang Xuezeng imitates Beiyuan landscape map axis

[Zhang Xuezeng’s imitating Beiyuan landscape map axis]

The imitating Beiyuan landscape map axis, in the 12th year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1655), was painted by Zhang Xuezeng in paper and ink, 93 cm vertically and 41.5 cm horizontally
This painting has a long view of huge mountains and rocks, which are painted with hemp and chapped. The mountains and nearby trees and moss are dotted with ink, and a small bridge extends away. The composition is simple and far, and the charm is endless. “Beiyuan” refers to Dong Yuan, a famous landscape painter of the Southern Tang Dynasty in the Five Dynasties. He was named as the envoy of Beiyuan. The strokes in the painting are vast, and the north garden of Tuna; The dry and wet ink and the plain and naive painting style are also influenced by Dong Qichang
The signature of the article: “Yi Wei’s painting in the middle of winter imitates that of Zhang Xuezeng in the North Garden, like that of Zhang Xuezeng in the Zimu Ci Temple.”. “Yiwei” is the 12th year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1655)
The seal is printed by Sun Yufeng and Pang Laichen: “Sun Yufeng Treasure Seal” Zhu Wenyin, “Xiyi” Bai Wenyin, “Xuzhai Approval” Bai Wenyin, “Pang Laichen Treasure Seal” Zhu Wenyin.