Wu Chen: Hermit Fisherman on Lake Tung-t'ing
Wu Chen (1280-1354) was a native of Wu-hsing, Chekiang province. His style name was Chung-kuei, and his sobriquets were Mei-hua tao-jen and Mei sha-mi. He excelled in poetry as well as prose, and was talented in the cursive script. He was first at his best in painting bamboo in ink, but later became heir to Chu-jan's style by developing a new phase in landscape painting with profound brushwork utilizing long texture strokes. This work, into which Wu Chen threw his whole soul, indicates an exquisite atmosphere in its sharp lines and adroit composition.

P9 Wu Chen: Hermit Fisherman on Lake Tung-t'ing Yuan dynasty hanging scroll/ink on paper artwork : 146.4 x 58.6cm hanging scroll : 212.0 x 73.6cm 64,000yen