Pipa (Loquats)
Xugu
Xugu painted ‘Pipa (Loquats)’ using ink and color on paper around 1888–89. The work is a hanging scroll depicting loquats, a fruit native to southern China. Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio.
The scroll measures 128.5 cm in height. Delicate brushwork captures the texture of the loquats and leaves. The background remains unadorned, focusing attention on the fruit.
Xugu lived during the Qing dynasty and was active in Yangzhou. His work, including this piece, often features simple yet evocative natural subjects.
Xugu had no known association with any specific art movement. He is noted for his unique style that blends traditional Chinese painting techniques with a personal touch.
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1999.6
https://oolf.net/open-art/xugu-pipa-loquats/