Artwork

Depiction of One's Love for Lotus

Depiction of One's Love for Lotus, by Ding Guanpeng, unspecified
Depiction of One's Love for Lotus, by Ding Guanpeng, unspecified

Depiction of One's Love for Lotus is an unspecified painting by the Chinese Orthodox School artist Ding Guanpeng. It is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Depiction of One's Love for Lotus is a painting featuring two figures in a tranquil landscape. The work is characterized by muted colors and soft, gentle lines.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a figure in a boat surrounded by water lilies, and another on the shore peering into the water, creating an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of soft colors and gentle lines emphasizes the serene beauty of the scene, drawing the viewer's eye into the peaceful world of the painting.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ding Guanpeng

Ding Guanpeng (traditional Chinese: 丁觀鵬; simplified Chinese: 丁观鹏; pinyin: Dīng Guānpéng; Wade–Giles: Ting Kuan-p'eng) (active 1708–1771) was a Chinese painter who lived during the Qing dynasty.

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