The Female Attendant Admonishing the Court Lady (Parcial)

In the Female Attendant Admonishing the Court Lady, there's a captivating passage that depicts a woman with slightly closed eyes, gracefully strolling with a leisurely pace. The delicate shawl and sash sway gently, as if caressed by a subtle spring breeze. The juxtaposition of her black hair and the vibrant red hem of her skirt creates a striking harmony. The artist's skillful brushwork flows naturally, portraying a sense of rhythm and showcasing the essence of Xie He's artistic standards of "expressing inner structure through brushstrokes" and "capturing spirit with vividness".

Jin Dynasty (266-420). Gu Kaizhi (so said) Silk scroll, colored. Collection of the British Museum, UK.

This piece is compiled from the Chinese edition of Three Thousand Years of Chinese Painting by Foreign Languages Press and Yale University Press, translated by Chen Ying.