清/現代　金城　花果圖　四軸|Flowers and Fruits

Jin Cheng

dated 1914 · Set of four hanging scrolls · Asian Art

In this set of auspicious flowers and fruits which might hang together in a prominent place, such as a reception hall, or alternate according to the season, Jin Cheng achieves with expressive ink and flashes of bright color the tastefully decorative effects sought after by patrons of the period. Lychee The crystal ball is wrapped in a sack of crimson yarn. Occasionally I work in Tao-chi's style. Day Lilly The grasses make one's worries disappear and the stone symbolizes long life. Wishing you eternal happiness. Grapes The vine wriggles like a flying dragon. Clusters of pearls by the hundred drop from his chin. [Trans. from Ellsworth et al., Later Chinese Painting]

Artist

Jin Cheng

Date

dated 1914

Medium

Set of four hanging scrolls

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986