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Clear Shadows Reflecting Each Other (Ink Orchid and Bamboo) (清影相映（水墨蘭竹）) 2015
Chen Zilin (b.1927) 陳子林$1400
Ink on paper 紙本水墨
Hanging Scroll
Dimensions
Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (26 3/4" x 14 3/4")
Overall: 210 cm x 54 cm (82 11/16" x 21 1/4")
Details
Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (26 3/4" x 14 3/4")
Inscription
清影相映。乙未夏日於長安，子林
Seal
1 seal of the artist, 子林
Description
The artist of this painting, Chen Zilin, is a distinguished representative of Chinese painting. His life has been filled with challenges, yet his artistic journey has only grown stronger in the face of adversity. This piece, "Clear Shadows Reflecting Each Other (Ink Orchid and Bamboo)," is one of Mr. Chen's recent masterpieces, showcasing his profound understanding and superb skill in traditional ink painting. In this work, Mr. Chen employs simple yet powerful brushstrokes to skillfully combine orchids and bamboo, demonstrating the aesthetic principle of "simplicity and leaving space" in Chinese painting. The use of ink is both deep and vibrant, with the lines of the orchid soft and flexible, and the bamboo leaves sharp and straight. The contrast between the two is striking, yet they are harmoniously unified. Mr. Chen Zilin's works possess significant potential for collection and should be highly valued by collectors.
Condition
good