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Autumn Light (秋光) 2023
Dai Mu 戴牧$600
Ink and color on silk card 絹本設色
Dimensions
Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (10 1/4" x 9 7/16")
Details
Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (10 1/4" x 9 7/16")
Inscription
秋光。癸卯秋，戴牧
Seal
1 seal and 1 leisure seal of the artist, 戴， 無所事事
Description
This painting, titled "Autumn Light," delicately depicts the flowers of Hibiscus mutabilis, known for their changing colors from white to pink to red, displaying different hues as time progresses. In this piece, the Hibiscus mutabilis flowers are presented in a soft pink, with a yellow stamen in the center that adds vibrancy and focus like a little sun among the petals. The leaves of the Hibiscus mutabilis are broad and uniquely shaped, with dark green colors forming a stark contrast against the pink flowers. Through meticulous brushwork and layered colors, the artist captures not only the natural beauty of the Hibiscus mutabilis but also subtly conveys the abundance and maturity of autumn. The inscription "Autumn Light" is simple yet poetic, summarizing the theme of the artwork while also evoking deep and fleeting beauty associated with the autumn season.
Condition
good