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Wang Shih-ku tells his friend a story about a famous painting called "Autumn Mountain" by the artist Ta Ch'ih. A man named Yen-k'o was so impressed when he saw the painting at the home of Mr. Chang that he tried for years to purchase it, but Mr. Chang refused to sell. Fifty years later, both Wang Shih-ku and Yen-k'o are disappointed when they finally see the painting, as it does not live up to Yen-k'o's original description of it. They debate whether another version of the painting existed or if Yen-k'o had imagined the masterpiece in his head.
Wang Shih-ku tells his friend a story about a famous painting called "Autumn Mountain" by the artist Ta Ch'ih. A man named Yen-k'o was so impressed when he saw the painting at the home of Mr. Chang that he tried for years to purchase it, but Mr. Chang refused to sell. Fifty years later, both Wang Shih-ku and Yen-k'o are disappointed when they finally see the painting, as it does not live up to Yen-k'o's original description of it. They debate whether another version of the painting existed or if Yen-k'o had imagined the masterpiece in his head.
Wang Shih-ku tells his friend a story about a famous painting called "Autumn Mountain" by the artist Ta Ch'ih. A man named Yen-k'o was so impressed when he saw the painting at the home of Mr. Chang that he tried for years to purchase it, but Mr. Chang refused to sell. Fifty years later, both Wang Shih-ku and Yen-k'o are disappointed when they finally see the painting, as it does not live up to Yen-k'o's original description of it. They debate whether another version of the painting existed or if Yen-k'o had imagined the masterpiece in his head.
While visiting his friend Yün Nan-t'ien, Wang Shih-ku tells a
story about a masterful painting called Autumn Mountain by the artist Ta Ch'ih. He explains that a man named Yen-k'o, a great admirer of Ta Ch'ih, learned of the painting, which was supposed to be the finest of the artist's works. Seeking the painting, Yen- k'o ends up at the house of a Mr. Chang, who shows him the painting. Yen-k'o stands in awe of the painting, declaring it of "godlike quality". Convinced he has witnessed perfect beauty, he attempts to purchase the painting a number of times over many years, but Mr. Chang refuses to sell it.
Fifty years later, Wang Shih-ku himself, after hearing of it from
Yen-k'o, attempts to see the painting. He learns that Mr. Wang has obtained the painting from Mr. Chang's grandson. Wang Shih-ku goes to see the painting; he is, however, disappointed when it is hung. The painting, while a masterpiece, does not live up to the description Yen'ko had given. He and Yen-k'o show their disappointment, though the renowned critic Lien-chou lauds it as one of the greatest paintings ever produced.
After Wang Shih-ku finishes the story, he and Yün Nan-t'ien
muse over whether the painting had another version, or if the masterpiece Yen-k'o saw never existed outside of his head. Wang Shih-ku announces, that even if it never existed, he can still see it in his head, so there is no loss. The two men clap and laugh after realizing this.