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Reading in the Plum Grove (梅林讀書圖) 2023
Wang Yi 王毅$500
Ink on paper 紙本水墨
Dimensions
Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (26 3/4" x 7 1/2")
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Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (26 3/4" x 7 1/2")
Inscription
松溪山房主人
Seal
1 seal of the artist, 雲溪
Description
This painting titled "Reading in the Plum Grove" was created by the talented young artist Wang Yi, depicting a serene winter scene in a plum grove. The cottage, nestled among lush plum trees and backed by majestic mountains, evokes a sense of escaping the hustle and bustle and returning to nature. The plum trees are dense with branches and delicately depicted blossoms, showcasing the artist's exquisite skill in painting flowers and birds. Wang Yi skillfully utilizes the techniques of ink wash and negative space in his work, maintaining the ethereal and translucent quality characteristic of ink paintings. The distant mountains are lightly rendered, adding depth and expansiveness to the scene. The design of the cottage is simple yet poetic, with the warm light from the windows suggesting the cozy life of reading quietly inside. This painting is not only a vivid portrayal of natural beauty but also reflects the artist's longing and praise for a tranquil lifestyle. The plum grove and cottage symbolize an ideal of reclusive living, providing viewers with a sense of spiritual purification and peace, allowing one to feel the unique tranquility and poetic charm through the artwork.
Condition
good