Drunk in Autumn Woods ca. 1702 Shitao (Zhu Ruoji) Chinese Exploring the theme of intoxication, Shitao makes us reel with the unsteadiness of his figures and landscape. He probably created this picture to commemorate an autumn outing in the hills with friends. The three inscriptions testify to the pleasure and pride that Shitao took in his achievement; they make it clear that the exhilaration experienced by the friends was inspired by nature, poetry, conviviality,and creativity as well as an instant, mists and clouds can return to theirprimeval form;Red trees fill the skies, spreading f
Drunk in Autumn Woods ca. 1702 Shitao (Zhu Ruoji) Chinese Exploring the theme of intoxication, Shitao makes us reel with the unsteadiness of his figures and landscape. He probably created this picture to commemorate an autumn outing in the hills with friends. The three inscriptions testify to the pleasure and pride that Shitao took in his achievement; they make it clear that the exhilaration experienced by the friends was inspired by nature, poetry, conviviality,and creativity as well as an instant, mists and clouds can return to theirprimeval form;Red trees fill the skies, spreading fire throughthe invite you, sir, to get very drunk on my blackbrushstrokes;Lie down and watch the frosted forest as fallingleaves swirl. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7306. Drunk in Autumn Woods Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Drunk in Autumn Woods. Shitao (Zhu Ruoji) (Chinese, 1642–1707). China. ca. 1702. Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper. Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Paintings
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