孔雀（彩墨）
有时我们难免会想：为什么水墨画会把“花鸟”当成一个重要的画科，专在表现其设色之美？大概这幅画就可以做一个说明。
孔雀之美乃美在其外表，头部及颈部的“金属蓝”真是美的无以复加，因此有人就甘脆叫它“孔雀蓝”。至于古印度的“孔雀王朝”，不知道他们的代表旗帜是不是孔雀？如果不是，命名为“孔雀王朝”，跟“美”挂上钩，就令人“心向往之”了。
这幅画里，一只孔雀由紫藤花底下走出来，优闲的，若有所思的踱步。藤花与孔雀的翠羽辉映成趣。
Peacock/ink and color painting
Sometimes I can’t help wondering why “flowers and birds” are used exclusively in ink and wash painting to express the beauty of their colors. This painting can probably shed some light on this question.
The beauty of peacocks lies in their appearance, and the metallic blue of their head and neck is sublime. Some people simply call this color “peacock blue.” I don’t remember whether the “Peacock Dynasty” of ancient India used a peacock on its banner. If not, then the “Peacock Dynasty” would have strongly emphasized its association with beauty.
This painting shows a peacock walking out from under wisteria blossoms. It is at ease, as if immersed in thought. The wisteria and the emerald feathers of the peacock form an interesting contrast.＠
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