Chiang Ming-Shyan (1942)

Ink Painting

1997

Length:90 x Width:245 (cm)

The towering Fort San Domingo is seen on top of a distant hill. It is set off by luxuriant forest and simple homes, and is illuminated by daylight, with some clouds in the sky. For hundreds of years, it has overlooked the banks of the Tamsui River. This artist used the perspective of looking up and into the distance, as well as Realism to create this imposing work and to add spatial depth that surpasses the gradation of photographs.
Fort San Domingo was originally built by the Spanish in 1629. Following that, it was used by the Dutch and the British. It is the oldest surviving Western-style fort in Taiwan and a first-class national historic monument. This fort, with its rich historical meaning and unique architecture, has been depicted by many artists. However, in this work Chiang uses a broader perspective that includes the sky and ocean in the distance, as well as the buildings and greenery along the Tamsui River, giving viewers a good understanding of the surroundings of this fort.

Accession Number:C0013