A charming silk hanging scroll featuring pink flower chick. The scroll announces itself with a chick in gentle motion. Anyone browsing chinese flower and bird painting should pause at a chick turning its head.
The artist works in fine-line gongbi, building the image from layered washes. Among the finer touches are a bird at rest and delicate chrysanthemum. Look closely and you will find sprays of pink flower. Traditionally, the chrysanthemum is a symbol of autumnal longevity. Its tall, narrow shape fits spaces where wide frames cannot. Tones are mellow, the way good scrolls tend to be. Few pieces blend into a home this effortlessly.
Add this pink flower chick scroll to a growing collection of traditional chinese wall art. For a growing collection of chinese silk scroll, a bird turning its head is a fine addition. In a home office it softens the workday. Hang a pair of scrolls flanking it for a fuller display.