Couplet on pond scenery 1127 - 1194
emperorxiaozong
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toned paper
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water colours
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ink paper printed
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asian-art
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personal sketchbook
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ink colored
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china
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
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calligraphy
"Couplet on Pond Scenery" is a calligraphic work on silk by Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty (1127-1194) currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It depicts two vertical columns of Chinese characters that express the emperor's appreciation for the beauty of a pond scene. The work is a testament to the emperor's skill as a calligrapher and his love for nature. The artwork is a rare example of a personal artistic expression by a Chinese emperor.
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