{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-lotus-scroll-painting-with-calligraphy-by-zhang-daqian","title":"Vintage Chinese Lotus Scroll Painting with Calligraphy by Zhang Daqian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_text-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_text-image\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four‑foot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eChinese scroll painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines expressive lotus blossoms with flowing calligraphy by renowned modern master \u003cstrong\u003eZhang Daqian\u003c\/strong\u003e. Elegant and contemplative, it’s a striking piece for collectors and anyone drawn to traditional Chinese literati art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003e vertical scroll painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings together two of the most cherished elements in Chinese literati art: the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003elotus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003ecalligraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Painted on a generous four‑foot format (approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003e175 cm x 70 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e), the work features autumn lotus blossoms rising gracefully from the water, accompanied by an inscription that adds a poetic, contemplative dimension to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eIn Chinese culture, the lotus is a powerful symbol of purity and resilience—emerging clean and radiant from muddy water. Artists across centuries have returned to this motif to express ideals of integrity, inner strength, and spiritual clarity. Note, the fluid brushwork and subtle ink tones, typically seen in this artist's work, represents the broader tradition of twentieth‑century Chinese painting, where classical themes were reinterpreted with a fresh, expressive touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eChinese painting occupies a brilliant chapter in the history of Chinese culture and civilization, with distinct genres such as figure painting, landscape, waterscape, and “flowers and birds.” This scroll belongs to the latter tradition, where a single plant or bird—rendered with sensitivity—can stand for the beauty of the natural world and the values of the scholar‑artist. The addition of calligraphy connects image and text, inviting the viewer not only to look, but also to read and reflect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eHung in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eliving room, study, hallway, or meditation space\u003c\/span\u003e, this lotus scroll becomes a serene focal point. Its vertical format draws the eye upward, while the interplay of brushstrokes and empty space creates a sense of quiet movement. For collectors of Asian art or anyone building an East‑Asian‑inspired interior, this piece offers both visual grace and cultural depth—an evocative reminder of the long, unbroken tradition of Chinese ink painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_text-image\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are two provenance notes attached to this scroll. The transl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eation into English can be seen below. Professionally translated in March 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_text-image\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_text-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_text-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_text-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/9257\/6137\/files\/Translation_image.png?v=1774726210\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_text-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_text-image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S748e941823904514a90f318ff846ee8aq.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sff4d60bbbede494db3cd88ed19d584afi.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, SimSun; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: inherit; text-align: start; white-space: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;\" align=\"start\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far East Finds","offers":[{"title":"Variant","offer_id":51818050421022,"sku":"12000049285570371","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/1710\/6462\/files\/461c8d9db37c4c3dbd3484fe0ede6e6f.webp?v=1778009548","url":"https:\/\/www.trendoli.com\/products\/vintage-chinese-lotus-scroll-painting-with-calligraphy-by-zhang-daqian","provider":"Trendoli","version":"1.0","type":"link"}