Chinese arts paper mounted on card original work

Inscription reads hear the fragrance, self inscribed by Pan Yan

Red chrysanthemum in fragrant forest scene

Surrounded by lush and fragrant vegetation the finely detailed petals of red chrysanthemum light up this glade of peaceful forest in a scene which carries an air of serenity and beauty in it’s composition.

Light foreground flower heads are set off with the darker surrounding leaf while the lighter black pigment of numerous floral and plant background details add weight to the feeling of a greater forest.

An airy and light work the glorious red chrysanthemum is the focus of the painting projected in the detail of countless fine petals and in colour with it’s radiant hue.

Red chrysanthemum as painted is one of a thousand varieties of this colourful flower species that is native to China and once cultivated as a herb.

Frequenting many traditional Chinese pieces it’s vibrant colour coupled with it’s detailed form acts alone as the centrepiece in many works and as a balanced counterpart to resplendent and colourful animals in the “bird and flower” genre such as the flamboyant peacock.

Our art blog has a number of articles compiled from assorted texts used by our artists and an assorted collection of works can be seen in our art gallery.

Painted upon a square of yellow tinted arts paper which carries a notable fibre evident in photo this painting is mounted upon a square of heavier off white card giving a classic feeling to the work.

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