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Xu Zhi 虛之
$290
Created in 2024
Ink on paper 紙本水墨
Dimensions
Image: 72 cm x 36 cm (28 3/8" x 14 3/16")
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Xu Zhi, a young Chinese painter, specializes in painting birds-and-flowers as well as insects and grasses.
虛之,中國青年畫家,擅長畫花鳥、草蟲。
Inscription
松石展雄姿,嵗在甲辰金秋,臨月堂主人虛之
Seal
3 seals of the artist
This painting portrays a powerful eagle perched upon rugged pine-covered rocks, its sharp gaze exuding a sense of determination and vigilance. The eagle's body is rendered in bold, expressive ink strokes, with layered feathers suggesting both texture and latent motion. Its talons, drawn with precise and vigorous lines, clutch firmly onto the pine trunk, symbolizing steadfastness and unshakable resolve. The background, lightly washed with ink and touches of bluish hues, features sparse yet resilient pine branches, enhancing the eagle's dominant presence while also evoking themes of endurance and vitality. The artist's brushwork is free and vigorous, embodying the spirit of traditional Chinese expressive painting. Overall, this piece radiates heroic strength and lofty ambition, making it a compelling work that inspires courage and perseverance.