Detail 1 Wang Xizhi Watching Geese Qian Xuan (ca. 1235–before 1307) Handscroll; ink, color, and gold on paper; 9 1/8 x 36 1/2 in. (23.2 x 92.7 cm) Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family Gift of The Dillon Fund, 1973 (1973.120.6) What materials did the artist use to create this painting? The artist used brush, ink, and color pigments on paper to create this handscroll. Ink, whether applied to silk or paper, cannot be altered once the brush touches the painting surface. By adjusting the amount of water mixed with the ink, and by handling the brush lightly, the artist can create a variety of tones, from light to dark. Related Activity Next Menu