Flowers of the Four Seasons 四季花卉圖
1599
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From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1599
ink
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This handscroll painting shows flowers and plants in a soft, monochromatic style. The flowers are arranged to show the passage of time through the four seasons. This is interesting because the flowers are chosen for their symbolic meanings, like the white magnolia and crab apple, which represent wealth and rank. Check out the work of artist Chen Jiayan for more paintings like this.
