Yellow Chrysanthemums and Red Osmanthus in the Style of Wang Yuan
1468
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1468
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A scholar’s hand paints deep orange osmanthus and yellow chrysanthemums on silk. The flowers sit in a pale vase, their stems bending slightly. A single line of poetry runs across the top, dated 1468. This isn’t just a still life—it copies a Yuan artist’s brushwork. Shen Zhou’s version feels freer, less strict. See how the petals fray at the edges? That’s his quiet trick. Next, look up Shen Zhou (Chinese, 1427–1509).
