This vertical composition features a minimalist depiction of bamboo stalks and leaves rendered in black ink washes. The naturalistic subject is juxtaposed with a large, stylized calligraphic character for "Longevity" (Shòu) in the upper register and a vertical column of script along the right margin. The work is executed on a textured, light-tan paper with visible fibers and deckled edges. A red square artist seal is present at the base of the vertical calligraphy column. The piece is mounted with a dark mat in a slender black frame.

Details

• Artist: Unknown Artist (Chinese School)

• Title: Bamboo and Calligraphy (Shòu)

• Medium: Mixed media on paper

• Signature: Red artist seal lower right

• Specifications: H: 55in L: 19in (Frame)

bamboo, calligraphy, longevity, shou, chinese art, ink wash, symbolism, zen, minimalist, vertical, large scale, contemporary, botanical, hanko, seal, xuan paper, oriental.