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Ink Orchid (墨蘭) 2024
Ma Yanzhang 麻延章$1050
Ink on paper 紙本水墨
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
蕭蕭， 歌楚騷， 鼓素琴， 霜月高。歲在甲辰春月于長安， 素水心齋主人書之
Seal
2 seals and 1 leisure seal of the artist, 麻， 延章， 素水心齋
Description
In this painting, the orchids are depicted with smooth and rhythmic ink lines, showcasing their elegance and delicacy. The gently curved branches and leaves of the orchids create an ethereal and graceful atmosphere. The inscription on the right side of the painting, "蕭蕭，歌楚騷，鼓素琴，霜月高," is rich in literary and musical imagery, conveying a sense of lofty detachment. These verses resonate with the purity and pride of the orchids, symbolizing them singing alone in the frosty moonlit night, like the clear sound of a plain qin.
Condition
good