Artwork
Withered Lotuses and Mandarin Ducks
Withered Lotuses and Mandarin Ducks is an unspecified painting by Zhang Zhong. It is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Withered Lotuses and Mandarin Ducks' is a serene depiction of two ducks on a rock near a pond, surrounded by lotus plants and tall grasses.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features two mandarin ducks, rendered in shades of gray, white, and orange, standing on a rock amidst withered lotus plants, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural harmony.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth, with intricate details on the ducks' feathers and subtle shading and texture in the light beige background.
Artist & collection
Artist
This painter worked in ink on silk during the late Ming or early Qing dynasty. Their only recorded piece here pairs delicate lotus blooms with a pair of mandarin ducks near a rock face. The brushwork is spare yet…
