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The Sixteen Luohans
Shitao
An exquisite 17th-century ink study of Buddhist Arhats navigating an ethereal mountain landscape.
The Sixteen Luohans
Chen Xian
1650 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 17th-century Chinese ink wash painting depicting a quiet moment between two Buddhist Luohans.
$243
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Where it works
An airy, quiet work with softened warm notes — adds quiet relief to a more composed setting.
- Often works in
- Study · Bedroom · Office
- Placement
- Reads easily over horizontal furniture or open wall spans
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft sage, Soft gray
About the piece
Created by Chen Xian around 1650, this ink wash painting captures a moment of serene interaction between two Luohans. The artist employs masterful brushwork to define the voluminous robes and expressive faces, set against a minimalist, warm-toned background that emphasizes the figures' spiritual presence.
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