CSA aping WangKeDa 027 Ke Da Wang

The watercolor depicts a pastoral scene centered around two horses near a body of water. The composition is horizontally oriented, emphasizing the breadth of the landscape. A dense thicket of foliage dominates the upper portion of the frame, its varied greens and autumnal hues creating a textured barrier between the foreground and the distant view. This vegetation obscures much of the background, lending an air of seclusion to the scene.
Here we see two horses: one is a chestnut brown, positioned slightly behind the other, which is predominantly white with patches of grey. The white horse appears to be drinking from the water, while the chestnut horse stands attentively nearby. Their postures suggest a quiet companionship and a sense of peacefulness within their environment.
The body of water itself is rendered in muted tones, reflecting the sky above and blending subtly into the surrounding terrain. Its edges are indistinct, contributing to the overall impression of tranquility. Beyond the water, a distant landscape unfolds under a cloudy sky. The hills appear soft and hazy, painted with broad strokes that suggest distance and atmospheric perspective.
The color palette is dominated by earthy tones – greens, browns, yellows – punctuated by the stark white of the horse and the pale blues and greys of the sky. This limited range contributes to a sense of harmony and naturalism. The artist’s brushwork is loose and fluid, characteristic of watercolor technique, allowing for transparency and subtle gradations of color.
The inclusion of Chinese characters in the lower portion of the image suggests a cultural context or origin. These inscriptions likely provide further information about the works title or subject matter, though their meaning remains inaccessible without translation. The red border around the painting adds a decorative element and frames the scene, drawing attention to its central focus: the quiet interaction between these animals within a serene landscape.