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Page Two of the Plum Album (梅花冊頁之二) 2024
Wang Yi 王毅$500
Ink on silk card 絹本水墨
Framed
Dimensions
Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (9 13/16" x 6 5/16")
Overall: 39 cm x 30 cm (15 3/8" x 11 13/16")
Details
Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (9 13/16" x 6 5/16")
Inscription
鐵石心腸滿面霜， 歲寒無計未全荒。古人詩意， 歲在甲辰春，王毅書
Seal
2 seals of the artist, 雲溪， 王毅
Description
This ink painting of plum blossoms showcases the resilience and purity of the flowers in the harsh cold. The branches are twisted and robust, and the blossoms are fresh and sparse, radiating vitality even amidst the cold frost. The inscription beside the painting, "Iron-like resolve covered in frost, the cold season has not left it completely desolate," profoundly expresses the enduring toughness and beauty of the plum blossoms even in severe conditions. The phrase "Iron-like resolve covered in frost" describes how the plum blossoms remain unyielding in the face of harsh cold, while "the cold season has not left it completely desolate" suggests that even in the toughest times, the plum blossoms never fully lose their vitality. This painting is not only a depiction of the beautiful form of the plum blossoms but also a tribute to their resilient spirit, reflecting the Chinese cultural admiration for perseverance and unblemished purity.
Condition
good