Osmanthus and Dragonfly (桂花蜻蜓) 2023

Meng Zhaohan 孟召漢

$1050

Ink and color on silk card 絹本設色

Framed

Dimensions

Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (17 11/16" x 9 13/16")

Overall: 65 cm x 41 cm (25 9/16" x 16 1/8")

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Image Dimensions

undefined cm x undefined cm (17 11/16" x 9 13/16")

Inscription

自是花中第一流。癸卯八月昭翰寫易安詩意

Seal

2 seals of the artist 昭翰，孟氏

Description

This ink painting, titled "Osmanthus and Dragonfly," delicately captures the osmanthus tree and a fluttering dragonfly. The painting abundantly features osmanthus blossoms, with clusters of white flowers nestled among dark green leaves, portraying the vibrancy of life. The dragonfly hovers lightly in the air, its slender wings transparent and finely detailed, creating an elegant contrast with the drifting flowers. The inscription beside the painting, "自是花中第一流," emphasizes the osmanthus's unique status among flowers. This phrase, from the poetry of Yi An, lends literary and cultural depth to the artwork.