Bamboo copied after Wen Tong 1343

This hanging scroll, "Bamboo copied after Wen Tong", is a masterful ink-and-wash painting by Ke Jiusi, created in 1343, the year of his death. The painting depicts a graceful cluster of bamboo stalks and leaves, rendered with delicate brushstrokes that evoke the plant's natural swaying movement. The artist's work exemplifies the literati style of painting, with its emphasis on elegant simplicity and evocative imagery. Ke Jiusi, a renowned scholar-official, sought to emulate the masterful style of the earlier Song dynasty artist Wen Tong, known for his evocative bamboo paintings. This work showcases the enduring artistic legacy of Wen Tong and Ke Jiusi's deep appreciation for the subtle beauty of nature.