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This striking vertical hanging scroll features a vibrant composition of red plum blossoms and small birds, rendered in the expressive …
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This striking vertical hanging scroll features a vibrant composition of red plum blossoms and small birds, rendered in the expressive xieyi (freehand) style of Chinese ink wash painting. A thick, gnarled trunk anchor the piece, executed with bold, textured "flying white" brushstrokes that suggest the rough bark of an ancient tree. From this central pillar, slender, energetic branches arc across the paper, dotted with brilliant vermilion buds and open petals that symbolize resilience and the coming of spring. Two small, delicately rendered birds are perched mid-flight or clinging to the upper branches, adding a sense of lively movement to the serene atmosphere.
The artwork is complemented by traditional calligraphy in the upper right, likely detailing the poetic theme or the date of creation. Several red cinnabar seals are placed strategically throughout the composition—one oval seal in the upper left and two square artist seals in the lower left—serving as both a signature and a visual balance to the ink work. The painting is mounted on a pale, patterned silk with a subtle floral brocade, finished with dark wooden rollers at the base, presenting a classic and elegant aesthetic.
Dimensions: w16" x h68"
Origin: China
Material: Painting on Paper
Condition: Good , minor fold marks, dust marks
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- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 68ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Botanic
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Pink
- Condition Notes
- Good , minor fold marks, dust marks Good , minor fold marks, dust marks less
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