Artist: Huang Binhong (1865-1955)
Date: Modern
Dimensions: Height 127.1 cm, Width 65.0 cm
Material: Ink and colour on paper
Huang Binhong (1865-1955), with his zi (designated name) Pucun and hao (literary name) Binhong, was a native of She county in Anhui province. He resided in Shanghai for 28 years and taught at institutions such as the Shanghai Art Academy. Building on a deep understanding of traditional brush and ink techniques, Huang pioneered innovations in Chinese painting. This particular work was likely inspired by his study of Song and Yuan masterpieces during his time at the Palace Museum. The painting, characterized by its dense and rich composition, represents a prime example of Huang's mature "Black Binhong" style.