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An Ancient Tree
Chen Hongshou
This 17th-century Chinese painting captures the quiet strength of an ancient tree through expressive brushwork and delicate floral details.
Rock, Old Tree, and Bamboo
Chen Hongshou
1625 · Medium Not Listed
A serene 17th-century ink painting capturing the resilient beauty of an ancient tree and bamboo in the classical literati style.
$243
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Where it works
A soft, restrained artwork in a warmer tonal register — keeps a formal wall from feeling heavy.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in compact placements or grouped arrangements
- Walls
- Best on mid-tone or darker walls
- Color notes
- Soft cream, Soft gray, Warm beige
About the piece
Dated to 1625, this elegant work by the Ming dynasty master Chen Hongshou exemplifies the refined restraint of East Asian ink wash traditions. Part of a series 'after ancient masters,' the composition pairs the enduring strength of a gnarled tree with the flexibility of bamboo, creating a balanced and meditative atmosphere perfect for quiet spaces.
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