Pavilion on a pond
Unidentified artist
Traditionally attributed to Li Song Chinese
Not on view
An elaborate pleasure pavilion sits on the shores of a pond. Beneath the eaves, a man is attended by servants as he sits in front of a screen; on the veranda, two men converse under a trellis by blossoming flowers. The fantastically shaped rocks, low stone bridge, and distant buildings across the water reveal that this refuge is a lavish garden: a lovingly designed simulation of nature made for human enjoyment.
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