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Ink Peony (墨牡丹) 2023
Li Hongzhao (b.1959) 李鴻照$850
Ink on paper card 紙本水墨
Framed
Dimensions
Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (9 13/16" x 7 1/16")
Overall: 39 cm x 30 cm (15 3/8" x 11 13/16")
Details
Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (9 13/16" x 7 1/16")
Inscription
一枝紅豔露凝香， 雲雨巫山枉斷腸。 借問漢宮誰得似， 可憐飛燕倚新妝。 李白清平調一首。端堂
Seal
1 seal of the artist, 端堂
Description
In Professor Li Hongzhao's "Ink Peony," the magnificence of the peony, the king of flowers, is vividly portrayed with rich ink strokes, displaying its noble and elegant demeanor. The petals are layered thickly, with dense ink rendering a sense of depth, reflecting Professor Li's profound artistic skills and meticulous brushwork. The inscription cites a verse from the poem "Tune of Pure Serenity" by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai: "A single branch of red blooms exudes a dewy fragrance, vainly tormenting the heart with rain and clouds over Wushan. Who in the imperial palace can compare? The poor swallow leans on her new makeup." This not only adds a lyrical charm to the painting but also deepens its cultural resonance, allowing viewers to appreciate historical depth and literary beauty beyond the visual enjoyment. This painting is not just an expression of the peony's rich emotions but also an artistic dialogue across time and space.
Condition
good