Original Painting - Orchids and birds
Orchids (lánhuā) hold deep cultural significance in Chinese culture:
Orchids are revered for their delicate beauty and fragrance, symbolizing refinement, elegance, and humility. They are considered one of the "Four Gentlemen" ( sì jūnzi) in Chinese art, along with plum blossoms, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, representing the highest ideals of virtue and integrity.
In Chinese tradition, orchids also symbolize friendship, loyalty, and abundance, making them popular gifts during festive occasions such as weddings and New Year celebrations. Their enduring popularity in Chinese painting, poetry, and literature reflects their timeless appeal and profound cultural significance as symbols of grace and harmony.
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13 7/8"x 18 1/4"
Watercolor on double xuan (rice paper), carefully mounted on Chinese mounting paper. This is an unframed artwork, it is carefully rolled and shipped in a tube. A white border of mounting paper is left around for matting and framing.