Chinese Silk Embroidery Landscape with Scholars and Inscription Signed Gu Kun
Qing dynasty(1644-1912); Finely worked silk embroidery depicting a scholar’s retreat within a lush mountain landscape. Several robed figures are shown conversing beneath tall pines and rocky cliffs, rendered in soft blue, green, and ochre threads on a pale silk ground. A poetic inscription appears in the upper left, expressing the refined enjoyment of autumn scenery and scholarly leisure. The composition follows the traditional “blue-and-green” landscape style inspired by Song dynasty masters. Presented within a gilt wood frame.?Dimensions?12 x 39.5 in. (framed)
Condition
Overall very good vintage condition;
Qing dynasty(1644-1912); Finely worked silk embroidery depicting a scholar’s retreat within a lush mountain landscape. Several robed figures are shown conversing beneath tall pines and rocky cliffs, rendered in soft blue, green, and ochre threads on a pale silk ground. A poetic inscription appears in the upper left, expressing the refined enjoyment of autumn scenery and scholarly leisure. The composition follows the traditional “blue-and-green” landscape style inspired by Song dynasty masters. Presented within a gilt wood frame.?Dimensions?12 x 39.5 in. (framed)
Condition
Overall very good vintage condition;
