Seated Immortal (Line Drawing)

In poised baimiao contour lines, a long‑bearded immortal sits sideways on an ornate stool, robes flowing like water and his gaze calm and far‑reaching.

Executed entirely in ink outlines, the drawing is economical yet rhythmic, with clear modulations; parallel strokes across the layered folds strengthen the undulation and give the figure firm structure. He sits in a side pose with one knee lowered, a scroll in the right hand and a fly‑whisk held in the left; the stool carries scrolling floral ornament and beast‑like curved legs rendered in meticulous detail. Weight gathers to the right while broad blank space opens to the left; the warm tone of the paper and the cool, spare line together create a calm, elevated stillness.

Category

Figure · Drawing

Year

1983