Employing the intricate technique of plain line drawing, artist Tan Jiancheng skillfully depicts a pavilion, tiled roofs, stone slabs, artificial mountains and engraved stones in this ink painting scroll.
This vivid portrayal of the Qianpi Pavilion from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) exudes an air of simplicity, elegance and tranquility. It seemingly transports you to the enchanting realm of this study-like pavilion in Huzhou, where the stones whisper tales of antiquity and history.