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Flower Basket with Dragonfly

Name: Flower Basket with Dragonfly
Brand: Wu Changshuo
SKU: wu-changshuo-flower-basket-with-dragonfly
Price: 399 USD
Availability: InStock

by Wu Changshuo · Anji, Zhejiang

$399

$499

In stock

MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll

Dimensions50 x 25 cm

Year1915

EditionUnique work

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The Story

This painting is a quintessential example of Guan Shanyue’s flower-and-bird works. As a leading figure of the Lingnan School, he combined traditional brushwork with bold colors to capture the vitality of everyday subjects. The roses are rendered with bright red petals and dark green leaves, while the dragonflies are painted with delicate, precise lines, adding a sense of lightness and movement. The calligraphic inscription on the left, written in Guan’s characteristic style, adds a poetic touch to the work. The roses symbolize love and beauty, while the dragonflies bring a sense of tranquility and natural harmony to the scene. For Guan, this work was not just a depiction of flowers; it was an expression of his admiration for the beauty of nature, reflecting the Lingnan School’s focus on capturing the liveliness of the natural world.

Craft & Process

The work uses bold, saturated colors for the roses and delicate lines for the dragonflies. The concept centers on capturing the vibrant and lively spirit of nature, embodying the Lingnan School’s signature blend of traditional and modern painting techniques.

About the Artist

Wu Changshuo

Anji, Zhejiang

Wu Changshuo (1844–1927) was a legendary Chinese painter, calligrapher and seal engraver. He greatly influenced modern Chinese painting with his bold, powerful artistic style.

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