Celestial Maiden (Line Drawing)

Drawn in fine single lines, a crowned celestial maiden stands upon clouds and a lotus pedestal, her drapery cascading like wind‑stirred water, poised and serene.

Executed in the baimiao manner, the image relies solely on responsive, undulating lines without wash; thin strokes link pleats, pendants, and crown ornaments with measured rhythm and evident control. The figure stands in a slight turn, calm-faced and full-bodied, the long skirt falling straight while strings of beads punctuate a slow downward movement. Cloud motifs and a lotus pedestal support her below, counterbalancing the vertical fall of the drapery to give the composition steadiness and solemnity, touched by a quiet auspicious aura.

Category

Figure · Drawing

Year

1981