款識：
五百里滇池奔來眼底。
一九七八年。荼。

鈐印：「吳冠中印」。

一九九○年十一月得於香港

〈藏畫〉 第一集（香港浚和印刷製作公司，一九八九年），圖版161

-Mild foxing throughout the painting, which could be improved by restoration. Otherwise, generally in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

註：一九七八年，畫家重訪雲南，到西雙版納、大理等地寫生。
滇池自是其筆下取景對象之一，從速寫至水墨，寫有多幀，本幅
應是創作期最早且尺幅較大者，若與其同年的〈滇池龍門〉相參
照，可知構圖衍生自該稿，日後反覆再寫，也是據此基本圖式略
施變化而成。

參考資料：
一九七八年速寫〈滇池龍門〉可參見〈吳冠中速寫集〉（新加坡，藝達
作坊，一九九三年五月），圖版14