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Scholar Watching the Waterfall
Scholar Watching the Waterfall
觀瀑圖
1764
Luo Ping 羅聘
(Chinese, 1733–1799)
(1644-1911)
Hanging scroll; ink and light color on paper
Painting: 125.7 x 56.8 cm (49 1/2 x 22 3/8 in.); Overall: 230.5 x 72.1 cm (90 3/4 x 28 3/8 in.)
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund 1975.95
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Luo Ping was the youngest of the Yangzhou Eccentrics.
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In this hanging scroll, a scholar and his attendant contemplate a waterfall. A light breeze lifts the scholar’s robe and blows the tree leaves, suggesting movement. Luo Ping from Anhui province was orphaned after his family had moved to Yangzhou, but his talent was recognized by the salt merchant brothers Ma Yueguan (1688–1755) and Ma Yuelu (1697–after 1766), who introduced him to literati circles. His patrons' portraits are in CMA 1979.72.
Inspired by painter Jin Nong in his early career, Luo became known for his creative figure paintings, including ghosts. Scholar Watching a Waterfall was painted in his Yangzhou studio in the year of Jin’s death.
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