南宋 馬遠 月下賞梅圖 團扇|Viewing plum blossoms by moonlight
early 13th century
Medium
Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions
Image: 9 7/8 × 10 1/2 in. (25.1 × 26.7 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
China · Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of John M. Crawford Jr., in honor of Alfreda Murck, 1986
Accession Number
1986.493.2
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About this artwork
Viewing plum blossoms by moonlight is a paintings by Chinese artist Ma Yuan, created in early 13th century. The work was created using fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk. It measures Image: 9 7/8 × 10 1/2 in. (25.1 × 26.7 cm). This piece represents the artistic traditions of China, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), embodying the aesthetic values and technical expertise of its makers. The painting showcases the artistic techniques and aesthetic sensibilities of its era, reflecti...
Art Historical Context
In the tranquil glow of moonlight, Ma Yuan's *Viewing Plum Blossoms by Moonlight* (early 13th century) captures a poetic moment from China's Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279). This intimate scene, featuring elegant figures amid blossoming plum trees, reflects the refined tastes of the imperial court after its relocation south following the Jurchen invasion. Ma Yuan, a painter at the Hangzhou academy, exemplifies the era's shift toward subtle, evocative landscapes that evoke solitude and harmony with nature. Painted in ink and color on silk as a fan mounted as an album leaf—measuring just 9⅞ ×...