Chinese Watercolor Mandarin Ducks on Xuan Paper by Wang Zhenzhou

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An expressive Chinese watercolor painting on traditional xuan (rice) paper, created by artist Wang Zhenzhou. The artwork depicts a pair … Read more An expressive Chinese watercolor painting on traditional xuan (rice) paper, created by artist Wang Zhenzhou. The artwork depicts a pair of mandarin ducks — one painted in vivid red, the other in gentle green — gracefully floating among lotus leaves on calm water.

Rendered in the xieyi (freehand) style, the painting features bold, oversized brushstrokes for the ducks’ heads, emphasizing vitality and emotion rather than realism. The composition blends fluid ink tones and delicate color transitions, showcasing the spontaneous beauty of traditional Chinese freehand technique.

In Chinese symbolism, mandarin ducks represent love, fidelity, and lifelong companionship, while the lotus signifies purity and harmony. Together, they form a serene image of romantic devotion and peaceful coexistence — a poetic piece that brings warmth and tranquility to any interior space or art collection. See less