Peach Blossoms (One of Twelve Album Leaves)

Zhang Xiong 張熊

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Delicate Flora, Traditional Chinese Ink Painting

Dimensions:

29.8 x 32.7 cm (11 3/4 x 12 7/8 in.)

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Peach Blossoms (One of Twelve Album Leaves)" by Zhang Xiong, created during the Ming dynasty, exemplifies the artist's mastery in capturing the ephemeral beauty of nature through delicate brushwork and vibrant color. This work is part of a larger series that reflects the cultural significance of peach blossoms in Chinese art, symbolizing prosperity and renewal, and showcases the artist's contribution to the tradition of album leaf painting.

Description of the work:

"Peach Blossoms (One of Twelve Album Leaves)" by Zhang Xiong 張熊 is characterized by its delicate depiction of blooming peach branches, rendered with fluid brushwork and a harmonious color palette that emphasizes soft pinks and greens. The composition is framed within a traditional Chinese album leaf format, showcasing the artist's mastery of ink and color techniques, while the subtle interplay of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensionality of the blossoms.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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