| 内容简介（英文） | Kuan-yin Bodhisattva with Vase P’u Ju (1886-1963) Republican Period P’u Ju (style name Hsin-yu and sobriquet His-shan I-shih) was a native of Wan-p’ing, Hopeh (modern Pei-shih) who was a member of Ch’ing imperial family. From the time he was a child he diligently learned the arts in cluding painting, poetry, and calligraphy. His fame equalled that of his contemporary, Chang Dai-chien. In this painting done in outlines of monochrome ink, the Kuan-yin Bodhisattva stands on the head of a dragon pouring the water of purification from a bottle. Emerging from the water of purity are several auspicious lotus blossoms. Before her kneels a child with his hands clasped in obeisance. Above, an auspicious bird arrives with a rosary bracelet in its beak. The flowing lines in the work are elegant and untrammeled, yet strong and forceful, much in the manner associated with the style of Ch’iu Ying (cac. 1494-1552). This work was donated to the Museum by Mr. Liu Te-feng. |
