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The Poet Lin Bu Wandering in the Moonlight, late 1400s. Creator: Du Jin (Chinese, 1446-c
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The Poet Lin Bu Wandering in the Moonlight, late 1400s. Creator: Du Jin (Chinese, 1446-c
The Poet Lin Bu Wandering in the Moonlight, late 1400s. A figure with a staff walks at a leisurely pace in deep concentration. This is the image of the Northern Song poet Lin Bu, a hermit withdrawing from prestigious government services to retreat by the West Lake in Hangzhou. He was known for having a plum tree as his spouse and a crane as his child. The ideal described by Lin Bu in his poetry sparked the cultural imagination of the people of the Northern Song dynasty. Du Jins poem in this painting reads: Accompanying the moon, his walk slowed to leisurely pace. This was all the more fitting as he was merely half awake. Having composed the line of sparse sound and chilled fragrance, T is time to ask: Was the plum blossom aware of its own essence?
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1368 1644 Hanging Scroll Ink And Colour On Paper Ming Dynasty
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The Poet Lin Bu Wandering in the Moonlight, late 1400s: A Glimpse into the Soul of a Northern Song Dynasty Hermit. In this print by Du Jin, we are transported to the serene world of Lin Bu, a renowned poet and recluse from the prestigious government services. The image depicts Lin Bu strolling leisurely with his staff under the enchanting glow of moonlight. His deep concentration is evident as he immerses himself in profound thoughts. Lin Bu's decision to withdraw from society and find solace by West Lake in Hangzhou reflects his longing for simplicity and connection with nature. Known for his unconventional lifestyle, he considered a plum tree as his spouse and a crane as his child, symbolizing his harmonious relationship with the natural world. Du Jin's accompanying poem adds another layer of depth to this artwork. It describes Lin Bu's slow-paced walk alongside the moon while being only half awake. This contemplative state inspires him to compose lines filled with sparse sound and chilled fragrance, prompting us to ponder if even the plum blossom was aware of its own essence. As we gaze upon this exquisite hanging scroll created during China's Ming Dynasty, we can't help but be captivated by its beauty and cultural significance. It serves as a reminder that sometimes it is through solitude and introspection that true inspiration flourishes.
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