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Chinese Flowering Crabapple and Bird (海棠春色) 2023
Gao Ke 高珂$500
Ink and color on paper card 紙本設色
Framed
Dimensions
Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (13 3/8" x 9 7/16")
Overall: 47 cm x 35.5 cm (18 1/2" x 14")
Details
Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (13 3/8" x 9 7/16")
Inscription
海棠春色。默庵畫
Seal
2 seals of the artist, 高珂之印，大可
Description
This painting exquisitely showcases the elegance of crabapple flowers and the vivacity of a small bird. The petals of the crabapple are translucent like jade, interwoven with light pink and white hues, as if morning dew still lingers on them, adding an ethereal and fresh aura. The green leaves in the background further highlight the delicate nature of the flowers. The bird perches gently on the branches, its feathers echoing the colors of the crabapple flowers, displaying a harmonious natural beauty. The bird's expression reveals curiosity and liveliness, infusing this static painting with a sense of motion and vitality. The inscription "海棠春色" beside the painting, which translates to "The Spring Colors of Crabapple," hints that the scene depicted is one of crabapple blossoms in full bloom during spring, brimming with vitality and poetic beauty. This work, with its delicate brushwork and profound cultural depth, transports viewers into a harmonious and beautiful natural world, offering a moment of tranquility and solace amidst the bustle of daily life.
Condition
good