{"product_id":"nomads-hunting-with-falcons-chen-juzhong","title":"Nomads Hunting with Falcons - Chen Juzhong","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Southern Song Dynasty fan painting depicting nomadic hunters on horseback, rendered in ink and colour on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis circular fan painting, attributed to the Southern Song Dynasty artist Chen Juzhong, captures a scene of nomadic life on the northern frontiers. The composition is defined by its expansive, muted background, which suggests the vast, open plains of the steppe. The figures are arranged in small groups, with riders on horseback engaged in the pursuit of falconry. One rider is depicted in mid-gallop, separated from the main party, adding a sense of motion to the otherwise still atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Juzhong was active during the early 13th century and served as a painter at the Imperial Painting Academy. His work often focused on the customs of nomadic tribes, a subject that held particular interest for the Southern Song court. The technique employs fine, controlled brushwork to delineate the riders and their mounts, while the surrounding environment is rendered with subtle washes of ink. The circular format, typical of fan paintings from this period, dictates the arrangement of the figures, creating a balanced yet open composition that draws the eye across the silk surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the technical precision of the Song period, where the observation of human activity and animal form was highly refined. The muted colour palette, dominated by earthy tones and soft greys, maintains a sense of historical authenticity. The work provides a glimpse into the cultural exchanges and the fascination with frontier life that permeated the artistic output of the era. By focusing on the specific details of the riders' attire and the posture of the horses, the artist conveys the rhythm of the hunt. The negative space surrounding the figures is not merely empty; it functions as an essential element of the composition, evoking the scale of the terrain.\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=\"\/products\/willow-and-magpie-fachang-muqi\" 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;\"\u003eWillow and Magpie - Fachang Muqi — Fachang Muqi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chen Juzhong","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804615577935,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804656898383,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804656931151,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804656963919,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804656996687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804657029455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804657062223,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804657094991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804657127759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804657160527,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804657193295,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804657226063,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nomads-Hunting-with-Falcons_Poster_CompositorV1_1789643360479.jpg?v=1789644018","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/nomads-hunting-with-falcons-chen-juzhong","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}