Lüshan Hui

Song Xu

Cleveland Museum of Art

A serene river scene with a bridge, titled "Lüshan Hui" by Song Xu, features a winding river flowing from the bottom right corner towards the center where a small stone bridge with a single arch spans it, a person standing on the bridge. The riverbanks are lined with trees, their trunks varying in thickness and their green leaves providing foliage. On the left bank, a row of traditional buildings with grey roofs and white walls stretches along the water's edge. A steep hill rises on the left, covered with trees and bushes. In the foreground, two people are in a small boat on the river, one at the rear and one towards the front. The background shows distant mountains and more trees. The painting's color palette is subdued, with earth tones dominating. Chinese characters and a red seal are in the top right corner.