The Spring Outing of Lady Guo

Ever wondered what a spring outing in ancient China looked like?

The Spring Outing of Lady Guo captures Lady Guo, sister of the famed Yang Guifei, elegantly riding through spring's bloom. This masterpiece not only echoes the grandeur of past royal processions but also showcases the Song Dynasty’s flair for vivid, decorative detail. Dive into the lush colors and intricate details that make this piece a timeless tribute to courtly leisure.

Tang Dynasty (618-907) Zhang Xuan. Colored, silk scroll. 52cm*148cm. Collection of the Liaoning Provincial Museum.

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.