Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains

This one of the famous word-paintings In Chinese history has highly dogged shape and this painting has influenced on later ages. Characteristic in his painting makes viewers to confuse as they feel reality. In painting, there are similar geographical features. For example, similar shape of landscape appears repeatedly such as mountains shape on the enormous river and the shape of the coastlines. For these indicates, a viewer would be suitable to feel sitting on opposite sides of a hill.In this sense, Huang Gongwang had a gift for making his artistry look real realistic On the other hand, if looking closely, each part of the painting has very unique brushstroke method. For instance, the mountains located on the left side and the right side of painting were painted by using light paint and not detailed comparing to the other mountains. In other words, the brushstroke method applied in the middle of this painting is drier, detailed and non-washed by comparison with other parts o f this painting.The painter may intend for viewer to focus on the middle part of Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. A close look, however, detailed description such as trees and rocks especially were not made by using one-touch brush strokes. These things which require a lot of works were not made by simple stroke. In order to make cubic and lifelike effect, the painter painted darker paint on the lighter ones. This painting was very carefully designed in this sense. The overall atmosphere of this painting is very halcyon, calm and restfulness.The reason why this chef-doeuvre looks serene is not only peaceful scenery but also subdued military personnel presence. As viewers can see, the painter tried to restrain to show the existence of human and he could be the focus on natural beauty. Besides, this painting was made for a friend of Huang Gongwang and took 3 years to complete all of his works. For this reason, Huang Gongwang would design this picture as if he would like to show t his peaceful scene to his friend. This is probably why not showy, austere mood could be felt on the painting.As viewers can see, there are lots of inscription on the painting. Huang inscribed Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains at its end. He stated that he sketched the entire composition in one sitting, then from judgment of conviction to time would add a little when he was in the mood. All told, it took him three years to purification the painting. All things considered, this inscription would be for his friend to let his friend know, how much he exerted himself to draw this masterpiece and how much he wanted to share of this beautiful scenery with his friend.The style of this painting is greatly realistic and overall visual effect is so austere. As painter didnt do to excess, he calmly expressed beautiful scenery without using fancy technique and exaggeration. Therefore, it wouldnt be looked as a pleasant and engaging work. However, wouldnt it be difficult for painter to draw a v ery dominion painting which will be remembered as a famous masterpiece?