The Twin Immortals of Harmony (和合二仙)

Inscription

With a mind as steadfast as an old Zen master, the artist blends ink and light with the dust. The veteran does not seek novelty, but lets the brush flow freely. Everyone's mind is hasty, the mountains are not exquisite, and the waters are not cold. The brush remains thin and the bones remain sharp, without being foolish like a tiger's head or behaving wildly like a courtier waiting for an imperial edict. The body resembles a wandering monk begging with a bowl, dwelling in a corner with a midnight lamp. Without following the path of wandering and hiding, one finds peace and clarity. The traces of tigers and dragons are replaced by the altar of Buddhism. Coming and going, the wind passes by the ear, the trees sway and leaves move, with one sound and then another.

一点用心似老禅，丹青托迹和尘光。老将不作奇特想，任笔疏主张，人同胸次皆草草，山未玲珑水未寒，留得笔瘦骨峭，不作虎头痴，不见待诏狂。身似沙门托钵僧，偏栖一隅半夜灯。不道行藏，了了自安，虎迹龙踪换佛坛。去来聊尔耳，耳畔风自过，树摇叶动，一声二声。

Seal

Top chop: artist name Nan Cun. Bottom chop: Si Zi (fourth child).

Condition

Excellent

Authenticity & Origin

Acquired directly from the artist, with a gallery-issued certificate of authenticity.Learn More