Inside Painting: Three Friends of Winter No.41

Reverse Painting of Bamboo, Pine, and Plum No. 41 1

Reverse Painting of Bamboo, Pine, and Plum No. 41 2

Reverse Painting of Bamboo, Pine, and Plum No. 41 3

Reverse Painting of Bamboo, Pine, and Plum No. 41 4

Inside Painting: Three Friends of Winter No.41

2024

Media

Inside-painting Art

Size

6.5cm × 4cm × 3cm

Work Description

Pine, bamboo, and plum stand tall against the winter chill. Their combined strength, uprightness, and resilience symbolize an unyielding character.

Artist Statement

The "Three Friends of Winter" symbolize the spirit of Chinese literati. Depicting all three plants with their distinct characteristics in a single micro-intricate painting requires exceptional compositional skill.

Exhibition Records

Winter Scholar's Painting Exhibition, Yangzhou, 2024

Publication Records

Yangzhou Art, Winter 2024

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