Back to gallery
The Maidservants Powder Their Faces, Unconcerned with the Master's Ink

Art Appreciation

The artwork captures a tranquil scene, a moment suspended in time. A series of dwellings, perhaps pavilions or small houses, are nestled along a calm body of water, suggesting a serene riverside or lakeside setting. The artist employs a delicate wash of color, with soft, muted tones creating a sense of warmth and peace. The structures feature dark, angular roofs, contrasted by lighter-colored walls and accents of red and green.

Details such as the figures inside the buildings, rendered with gentle brushstrokes, draw the viewer's eye. One can imagine the gentle lapping of water, the rustling of leaves, and the quiet murmur of conversation. The composition is balanced, with elements like the trees and buildings providing a visual anchor, while the water creates a sense of openness and depth. The brushwork has a characteristic simplicity that is quite charming. Two ducks are drifting along the water surface. The calligraphy on the left enhances the depth of this artwork.

The Maidservants Powder Their Faces, Unconcerned with the Master's Ink

Feng Zikai

Category:

Created:

Date unknown

Likes:

0

Dimensions:

2222 × 3200 px

Download:

Related artworks

Water Town in Jiangnan
Nestling, Able to Gaze Down
Illustration by David Roberts, digitally enhanced by rawpixel-com
The Tares (The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ)
A Poor Woman Knows Herself in the Mirror
Don't Be Afraid of Clouds Obscuring Your Eyes, Because You Are Standing at the Highest Level
Clouds and Worries Above Alishan During the War
Books Like Mountains, Reading Like Flowing Water