Artwork
Two Chinese Daoist Immortals, Zhongli Quan (Jongni Gwon) and Liu Hai (Yu Hae)
Two Chinese Daoist Immortals, Zhongli Quan (Jongni Gwon) and Liu Hai (Yu Hae) is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The work depicts two figures from Daoist tradition, identified as Zhongli Quan and Liu Hai.
About this work
Overview
The work depicts two figures from Daoist tradition, identified as Zhongli Quan and Liu Hai. Rendered in a painted format, the composition presents the pair together, reflecting themes common in Chinese religious art.
Subject & Meaning
Zhongli Quan, one of the Eight Immortals, is traditionally associated with the power to transform and bestow wealth, while Liu Hai is a folkloric figure linked to prosperity and the acquisition of riches. Their joint portrayal suggests an emphasis on auspiciousness and the promise of material abundance within a Daoist spiritual framework.
Technique & Style
Executed in a Chinese painting style, the piece likely employs brushwork characteristic of traditional ink and color applications, with attention to line, form, and subtle tonal variations that convey the ethereal qualities of the immortal figures.
History & Provenance
Specific details regarding the painting’s creation date, artist, and ownership history are not provided. Consequently, its provenance remains undocumented in the available information.
Artist & collection
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