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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 (18 7/8" x 7 1/2")
Details
Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (18 7/8" x 7 1/2")
Inscription
向來俯首問羲皇， 汝是何人到此鄉。 未有畫前開鼻孔， 滿天浮動古馨香。 歲在癸卯春月，王毅
Seal
2 seals of the artist, 王毅之印， 雲溪
Description
This ink painting captures the unique posture and spirit of the orchid with its delicate brushwork and appropriate shading of ink. The slender yet robust branches and leaves of the orchid demonstrate its elegance and grace, while the dark rocks add depth and a sense of nature to the scene. The inscription next to the painting, "Always bowing down to ask Emperor Xi, who are you that comes to this place? Before the painting was made, no nostrils were opened, yet the ancient charming fragrance floats through the sky," is filled with poetic and philosophical depth. Through these lines, the artist not only praises the rich fragrance and transcendent character of the orchid but also expresses a deep understanding and longing for the orchid's spirit.
Condition
good