{"product_id":"hermitage-by-a-pine-covered-bluff-yan-ciyu","title":"Hermitage by a pine-covered bluff - Yan Ciyu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene Southern Song Dynasty fan painting depicting a secluded hermitage nestled against a pine-covered bluff, rendered in ink and colour on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fan-shaped composition by Yan Ciyu, an artist active during the Southern Song Dynasty, captures a quiet moment of seclusion. The work follows the conventions of shan shui, or mountain-water painting, which prioritises the atmospheric relationship between human structures and the natural world. A small, modest hermitage sits tucked against the base of a steep, pine-covered bluff, suggesting a life of scholarly retreat away from the bustle of the imperial court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a delicate ink wash to create the misty, expansive quality of the scene. The composition is asymmetrical, a hallmark of the period, drawing the viewer's eye across the water to the rocky outcrop. The pine trees are rendered with precise, controlled brushwork, contrasting with the softer, blurred edges of the distant shore. The muted colour palette, dominated by earthy tones and subtle greens, reinforces the sense of stillness and temporal suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYan Ciyu was known for his ability to balance technical precision with a poetic sensibility. The inclusion of red collector seals on the silk surface provides evidence of the work's provenance, indicating its appreciation by later connoisseurs who valued the meditative quality of such fan paintings. The circular format, typical of fan leaves mounted as album leaves, encourages an intimate viewing experience. By focusing on the interaction between the solid rock face and the fluid water, the artist invites contemplation of the transient nature of existence. This print reproduces the subtle tonal shifts of the original silk, preserving the quietude of the scene for a contemporary setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/landscape-after-hua-yan-liu-yanchong\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandscape after Hua Yan by Liu Yanchong\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/album-of-landscapes-leaf-2-wang-gai\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlbum of Landscapes: Leaf 2 by Wang Gai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yan Ciyu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115597988175,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115601658191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115601690959,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115601723727,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115601756495,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115601789263,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115601822031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115601854799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115601887567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115601920335,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115601953103,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115601985871,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hermitage-by-a-pine-covered-bluff_Poster_CompositorV1_1791935338132.jpg?v=1791945632","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/products\/hermitage-by-a-pine-covered-bluff-yan-ciyu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}