DETAIL Dwelling in the Floating Jade Mountains

Many commentators jump on his own inscription, introducing his own mountain to assume that it is a rendering of the mountains surrounding his own town, and thereby sanctifying his own decision to retreat from every-day life. However, the juxtaposition of 'floating' (lightness) with jade (weight) demonstrates the unreality of this particular reality.
Original Size 29,6x98,7cms
Shanghai Museum, Shanghai, China.

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