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Drinking and Talking about Mulberry and Hemp — Poem 'Visiting an Old Friend’s Farmstead' by Tang Poet Meng Haoran

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This artwork vividly captures a tranquil rural scene, where three figures gather under a tall, elegantly twisting pine tree. The tree, with its textured trunk and lush, bluish-green foliage, dominates the composition, arching gracefully over the calm gathering below. The three figures, rendered with simple but expressive brushstrokes, are engaged in convivial conversation as they share drink and food, embodying warmth and friendship amidst the pastoral backdrop of rolling hills and humble homes faintly sketched in muted greens and blacks. The piece employs a traditional Chinese ink and wash technique enhanced with subtle turquoise highlights, merging spontaneity with delicate control. The gentle earth tones juxtaposed with the striking blue-green of the foliage and garments lend the painting a peaceful yet lively emotional atmosphere. The calligraphy to the left adds a poetic and cultural depth, providing context that enriches the visual story, likely referencing the Tang dynasty poet Meng Haoran’s pastoral themes. This blend of figurative representation, poetic inscription, and minimalist landscape conveys a timeless ode to simple joys and nature’s quiet beauty, inviting the viewer to feel the warmth of fellowship beneath the serene sky.

Drinking and Talking about Mulberry and Hemp — Poem 'Visiting an Old Friend’s Farmstead' by Tang Poet Meng Haoran

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