Joyful Home by the Mountain Stream (山溪家樂圖)

This painting, titled "Joyful Home by the Mountain Stream," depicts a joyful home by a mountain stream. The scene mainly features light ink mountains as the background, with brightly colored animals creating a strong contrast, adding vibrancy to the painting. The upper part of the painting portrays majestic rocks, with varying shades of ink creating a sense of three-dimensionality and solidity. These rocks not only provide a stable background for the painting but also symbolize the greatness and magnificence of nature. In the lower part of the painting, we see several red deer, either standing or running, their movements light and agile, seemingly enjoying the tranquility of this natural setting. The lively dynamics of these deer contrast sharply with the background rocks, making the scene more vivid and interesting. Overall, this painting successfully captures a moment full of vitality in nature through its simple composition and vivid color contrast. The rocks and deer complement each other, creating a harmonious, serene, and lively natural scene that allows viewers to feel the beauty and tranquility of nature.