This silk scroll presents pond lotus leaf with quiet confidence. The first thing that catches the eye is the fan. For collectors of chinese landscape wall art, a fan nearby alone makes this scroll worth a look.
You can feel meticulous gongbi brushwork in every stroke. Both meticulous gongbi brushwork and rich color are on display here, confident without ever feeling busy. The painter adds delicate lotus and sprays of lotus leaf for good measure. Do not overlook softly rendered pond. The lotus is a symbol of purity rising from still water. The scroll's proportions suit the subject, tall and unhurried. It makes the wall feel finished, not decorated. The artistry is quiet, but it is unmistakably there.
Among chinese brush painting, this pond lotus leaf example stands out for its quiet charm. Among your chinese art wall decor, lotus in bloom will hold its own. The tall format flatters stairwells and narrow walls. It is an easy gift for the person who has everything.
