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Lotus Flowers (荷) 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
素水心齋主人延章書之
Seal
2 seals and 1 leisure seal of the artist, 麻， 延章， 素水心齋
Description
This painting delicately and elegantly depicts lotus flowers, a subject rich in cultural symbolism within East Asian art. The artwork presents a fully bloomed lotus with petals gracefully unfurled, revealing the flower's uniquely detailed and textured center. Another bud is perched high on a stem, symbolizing the continuation of life and natural renewal, a common theme in lotus imagery. The use of color in the painting is subtle, with pink lotus flowers set against a monochrome background. The artist skillfully employs ink wash techniques to render the leaves and aquatic plants, creating a depth-filled environment. The leaves are dark with crisp lines, enhancing the visual texture and drawing the viewer’s attention to the softer, more delicate petals of the lotus. Overall, the painting is a serene composition that invites contemplation, reflecting themes of purity, beauty, and the natural cycle of growth and rebirth associated with the lotus.
Condition
good