Artist: Zhu Rui (dates of birth and death unknown)

Date: Northern Song (960-1127)

Dimensions: Height 26.2 cm, Width 27.3 cm

Material: Ink and color on silk

• Object Type：
  • PAINTINGS
• Location：
  • Chinese Painting Gallery
• Tag：
  • travel mountain river album leaf zhu rui northern song ink and color silk

Zhu Rui, a native of Hebei, served in the Imperial Art Academy during the Xuade reign (1119-1125). Zhu Rui was adept at landscapes and particularly excelled in depicting mules, scenes of hunting in snow and grinding wheels. The lower right corner of this painting bears the signature "Zhu Rui'' that identifies it as a rare and authenticated surviving work by the artist. The trees and rocks of this painting are in Guo Xi's style. It depicts three oxen pulling a cart through a stream, while another ox-drawn cart is partially visible on a mountain path, creating a lively narrative scene. This piece was once part of the collection of Geng Zhaozhong during the Qing dynasty.