Gibbons Playing in a Loquat Tree

Gibbons Playing in a Loquat Tree

• Image Number: K2A000194N000000000PDC
• Dynasty: Song dynasty
• Category: Paintings
• Form: 軸
• Exhibition dimension: 165×107.9
• Description:
  The trunk of a loquat tree is twisted, and it slants out of the picture from behind the stone. Another branch runs into the painting from the upper corner. Although the strokes of this trunk are not connected, it means; But I feel that there is a painting outside the painting. This is something unique when the author conceived this painting. In the picture, one of the two apes sits on the trunk and gazes up and down, while the other climbs up and down the branches and mischievously moves back and forth; Huang, still looking back. The two apes looked at each other, and their interest was suddenly aroused. The painter not only successfully captured the look and spirituality of the two apes, but also accurately described the appearance and body of the black ape. Such ability to reflect the life of things and the spirit of passing things on is the characteristic that the realistic Song people can show in their paintings. The black and fluffy fur of the two apes in this picture makes the viewer seem to be within reach. The artist’s ability to use ink is really first-rate. In addition, the hardness of the stone, the peeling of the tree trunk, and the folding of the loquat leaves are also true, and the color is exquisite. This painting is indeed a masterpiece of the Song Dynasty.