Chinese arts paper original work
Inscription reads quiet reflection written by Pan Yan
Bright red plum blossom flower contrasting winter
The touch of cooler winter does little to conceal the pure beauty of the red plum blossom flower which steadfastly blossoms forth from the strong black of the parent branch radiating dazzling elegant colours and it’s own clear warmth in this beautiful natural scene.
The noble tracery of healthy branch acts as the focus of the piece drawing attention to the innate character of the virtuous plum blossom while the red bloom of flower petal when contrasted against the darker pigment of the branch bring beauty and elegance to the composition.
Flowering despite the cold of winter the plum blossom tree is a much loved flower and in Eastern Asia is known for dazzling spectacle of beautiful blossom drawing great crowds of fervent onlookers.
Extolling the idea of showing virtue when faced against bitterness the flowering of such beautiful elegant natural blossom in the cold of deepest winter has lit the imaginations of artists and gifted inspiration to enlightened leaders across millennia.
“Plum blossom – Lotus flower – Bamboo – Chrysanthemum” the four noble flowers of traditional Chinese painting emanating Confucian qualities of purity and virtue are a cornerstone of floral painting not just for their beauty but for the concepts they carry and reflect to the viewer.
Upon viewing these paintings and perhaps seeing a reflection of the elegant virtues that they strove for within themselves, the emperors of ancient China would bestow their more cherished collections of works with seals of red approval, paintings including that of the four noble flowers family would be gifted with series of stamps over their surfaces showing the approval of their inspired owner.
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Painted upon a rectangular section of lighter off white traditional arts paper this painting is unmounted though would be fitted upon a scroll of fabric suitable for hanging if purchased.
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