On silk, red berry blossom comes to life in this traditional wall scroll. It leads with a pheasant at rest, then lets the gaze wander. For collectors of gongbi flower painting, a pheasant in gentle motion alone makes this scroll worth a look.
It is a fine example of rich color at its most delicate. Two details: distant rock, and bamboo in soft focus. Among the finer touches are sprays of red berry and blossom in bloom. The bamboo is a symbol of integrity that bends without breaking. Elegant calligraphy shares the silk with the painted scene. Fine silk takes the ink beautifully, holding every nuance of the brush. The restraint here is its own kind of richness. The scroll brings height and grace to rooms that need both.
If chinese silk scroll is what you collect, this red berry blossom piece deserves a wall spot. Among your chinese art wall decor, the rock will hold its own. Seasonal decorating becomes simpler with a piece this versatile. In a home office it softens the workday.
