Figure Studies
The Sixteen Luohans
Chen Xian
An elegant 17th-century Chinese ink wash painting depicting a quiet moment between two Buddhist Luohans.
The Sixteen Luohans
Shitao
1667 · Medium Not Listed
An exquisite 17th-century ink study of Buddhist Arhats navigating an ethereal mountain landscape.
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Where it works
A light, restful piece with warm, lived-in color — adds quiet relief to a more composed setting.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Study · Library
- Placement
- Best across wider walls, shelves, and low furniture lines
- Walls
- Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
- Color notes
- Soft white, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1667 by the renowned individualist painter Shitao, this work depicts the Sixteen Luohans (Arhats) in a series of contemplative poses within a rugged landscape. The delicate ink lines and pale washes exemplify the 'baimiao' style, emphasizing the artist's masterful draftsmanship and the spiritual tranquility of the subjects during the early Qing Dynasty.
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