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Lotus Flowers and Reeds (荷花蘆葦) 2024
Ma Yanzhang 麻延章$1050
Ink and color on paper 紙本設色
Dimensions
Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (27 3/16" x 13 3/8")
Details
Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (27 3/16" x 13 3/8")
Inscription
高士有潔癖， 美人無冶容。 歲在甲辰春月于長安， 素心心齋主人書之
Seal
2 seals and 1 leisure seal of the artist, 麻， 延章， 素水心齋
Description
This painting employs ink wash techniques to depict the vibrancy and elegance of pink lotus flowers, as well as the lush green leaves. The lotus flowers appear especially pure and ethereal against the backdrop of ink-painted leaves. The inscription on the painting, "高士有潔癖，美人無冶容," suggests that noble individuals possess a pure nature, and true beauties need no elaborate adornment. This mirrors the lotus flower's characteristic of rising unblemished from the mud. This phrase not only enhances the artistic depth of the work but also encourages viewers to contemplate inner beauty while appreciating the lovely lotus flowers.
Condition
good