Gui Zhuang (1613-1673), Orchid, Ink on paper, hanging scroll, painted in 1660
Gui Zhuang (1613-1673), Orchid, Ink on paper, hanging scroll, painted in 1660
Catalog Number: 571
133×30cm
Starting Price: RMB 5,000
Inscription: A Taoist passed by the mountain yesterday, bringing back a plant with its roots and soil. Written in the winter of Gengzi year in the quiet room where orchids are cultivated, presented to Mr. Dongping for his instruction in ink. Gui Zhuang at the Banyan Pavilion.
Seal: Gui Zhuang's Seal (white)
Gui Zhuang, a calligrapher, painter, and writer from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. His given name was Zuo Ming, courtesy name Erli, and other courtesy names Xuan Gong. His art names included Heng Xuan, Gui Zang, Gui Lai Hu, Xuan Gong, Yuan Gong, Ao Ao Ju Shan Ren, and Yi Qun Gong Zi.