
Shitao 1642-1707
Shitao, Flowers and Poems
This eight leaf album by the eccentric Ming loyalist monk Shitao combines spontaneous ink brushwork with calligraphy and poetry, exemplifying the literati painting tradition of the Qing dynasty. Created during the artist's mature period, the work demonstrates Shitao's highly individualistic style, characterized by bold, gestural strokes and an innovative approach to compositional space that challenged classical conventions. The integration of flowers, calligraphy, and poems reflects the scholar painter's multidisciplinary practice and his philosophical engagement with nature as a vehicle for personal expression and spiritual cultivation.
- Medium
- ink on paper, album of eight leaves
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Sotheby's
๐จ Auction Lot
Power & Culture โ Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection
October 16, 2024
Estimate: $10,000,000 โ $20,000,000
Lot 832
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