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彭玉麐 1816-1890 — Peng Yulin, Orchid and Rock
彭玉麐 1816-1890

Peng Yulin, Orchid and Rock

This ink painting by Peng Yulin exemplifies the literati painting tradition of the Qing dynasty, combining delicate brushwork depicting an orchid plant with a carefully rendered rock to create a composition rich in symbolic meaning. The work demonstrates the artist's mastery of the scholar's four treasures, employing subtle gradations of ink tone on paper to capture both the botanical specificity of the flowering plant and the weathered character of the stone. As a mounted framed work, this piece reflects the scholarly aesthetic values of 19th century Chinese literati, where such intimate studies of nature served as expressions of personal cultivation and philosophical contemplation.

Medium
ink on paper, mounted for framing

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Fine Classical Chinese Paintings

November 19, 2024

Estimate: $20,000$40,000

Lot 9082

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彭玉麐 1816-1890, Peng Yulin, Orchid and Rock

This ink painting by Peng Yulin exemplifies the literati painting tradition of the Qing dynasty, combining delicate brushwork depicting an orchid plant with a carefully rendered rock to create a composition rich in symbolic meaning. The work demonstrates the artist's mastery of the scholar's four treasures, employing subtle gradations of ink tone on paper to capture both the botanical specificity of the flowering plant and the weathered character of the stone. As a mounted framed work, this piece reflects the scholarly aesthetic values of 19th century Chinese literati, where such intimate studies of nature served as expressions of personal cultivation and philosophical contemplation.

Medium
ink on paper, mounted for framing
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Contemplative, Scholarly aesthetic, 19th Century, Chinese Artist, Rock, Hanging Scroll, Qing Dynasty, Ink And Wash, Orchid, Literati Painting