Bamboo, Rocks and Secluded Orchids
Zheng Xie, also known as Zheng Banqiao, was a Qing dynasty rebel who actually quit his government job to paint full-time. He specialized in the 'Three Perfections' of bamboo, rocks, and orchids, which you see here towering over the composition. To him, bamboo represented a gentleman's resilience—strong enough to survive the storm but flexible enough to bend. The wild calligraphy on the right isn't just a signature; he invented a unique 'six-and-a-half script' style that mixes different ancient fonts, making the text part of the art itself.
- Technique
- Ink wash painting
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