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The figures are small, suggesting the vastness of the natural environment. The stream flows through the centre, providing a visual path that leads the eye from the foreground figures toward the distant waterfall and mountain peaks. The artist employs a variety of brush techniques, including hemp-fibre strokes for the rock faces and dotting techniques for the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalligraphy and red seals appear in the upper portion of the scroll. These elements are integral to the work, providing context and provenance. The ink palette remains monochromatic, relying on the contrast between the dark, saturated ink of the trees and rocks and the lighter, diluted washes of the background. This approach creates a sense of atmosphere and depth without the use of colour. The work reflects the scholarly ideal of the period, where painting served as a medium for personal expression and the cultivation of inner character. The balance between the monumental mountain forms and the quiet, human activity below creates a contemplative mood, typical of the period's focus on the relationship between humanity and the natural world.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/lady-gazing-from-her-balcony-at-pear-and-willow-trees-and-a-locked-gate-yuan-yao\" 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;\"\u003eLady Gazing From Her Balcony at Pear and Willow Trees and a Locked Gate - Yuan Yao — Yuan Yao\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zhao Yuan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971902083407,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971910603087,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971910635855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971910668623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58971910701391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971910734159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971910766927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58971910799695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971910832463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971910865231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58971910897999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971910930767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Farewell-by-a-Stream-on-a-Clear-Day_Poster_CompositorV1_1790842412770.jpg?v=1790842769","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/farewell-by-a-stream-on-a-clear-day-zhao-yuan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}