Composed in the classical idiom, this eagle scroll painting takes the swooping theme for its subject. Color, where it appears, is used sparingly and to real effect. For shoppers browsing chinese silk scroll painting, this one hits the familiar notes without a hint of fuss.
The swooping motif is worked into the composition with classical restraint. Ink is diluted, layered, and blotted to create a world out of gradation. The brush never overstates its case; every stroke stops exactly where it should. Brush, ink, silk: the oldest tools, used here without apology. The brushwork has the ease of long practice and the care of a first attempt.
Hung in a study or living room, this elegant chinese wall scroll changes the room's temperature without raising its voice. Over time it becomes less a decoration and more a presence in the room. Lightweight and easy to wrap, it travels well as a gift.
