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Orchid (蘭花) 2023
Wang Yi 王毅$500
Ink on paper 紙本水墨
Dimensions
Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (19 11/16" x 7 1/16")
Details
Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (19 11/16" x 7 1/16")
Inscription
香祖。歲在癸卯春日于長安，雲溪
Seal
2 seal and 1 leisure seal of the artist, 雲溪， 王毅之印， 此心安處
Description
This painting uses simple brushstrokes and light ink to depict the elegance and grace of the orchid. The leaves of the orchid are slender yet robust, displaying the resilience and subtlety of the flower. The composition is minimalistic, with large areas of blank space that enhance the painting’s freshness and ethereal quality, imbuing it with poetic charm. The inscription "Fragrance Ancestor" next to the painting hints at the orchid's noble status, often regarded as a symbol of the gentleman. The orchid is called the "Fragrance Ancestor" due to its delicate scent. This title not only praises the fragrance of the orchid but also symbolizes its lofty and pure character.
Condition
good