
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Fine Classical Chinese Paintings
November 19, 2024
Estimate: $20,000 – $40,000
Lot 9082
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