Depiction of One's Love for Lotus

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From the collection of National Palace Museum

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Depiction of One's Love for Lotus is an unspecified by Ding Guanpeng, a Chinese Orthodox School work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?: Ding Guanpeng
When & what style?: Chinese Orthodox School
Where can I see it?: National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting depicts two figures in a serene landscape. The figure on the right sits in a boat, surrounded by water lilies, while the figure on the left stands on the shore, leaning over to peer into the water. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the boat and surrounding foliage depicted in soft, gentle hues. A small table in the boat holds a few objects, adding a sense of intimacy to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle lines creates a sense of calm, drawing the viewer's eye to the serene beauty of the scene. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of sfumato.

About the artist

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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