| 内容简介（英文） | Jen Yi (style names Hsiao-lou, Po-nien) was a native of Shan-yin, Chekiang. His father, Jen Ho-sheng, often painted portraits and often instructed Jen when he was young. Later, Jen followed the styles of Jen Hsiung (1823-1857) and Jen Hsun (1835-1893) and developed a style utilizing the methods of Ch’en Hung-shou (1599-1652), Hua Yen (1682-1756) and the two Jens. His figure paintings and bird and flower paintings were excellent, and stylistically, his use of color was fresh and beautiful and his forms were lively. He sold paintings for a long period of time in Shanghai and was regarded by contemporaries as leader of the Shanghai School. In this scene of rural daily life, an old man leads a small child to a butcher and waits to purchase meat. A stout figure stands to the side as if in conversation with the butcher. On a table are a head of pork and a large section of meat. The child’s eyes are drawn to the meat with curiosity. This freely outlined painting of village figures has a strong light red tone and a rich and unrestrained flavor. |
