Hu Jieqing (1905-2001), 'Peony of Wealth and Honor', Scroll. Length: 113 cm (44.49 in); Width: 41 cm (16.14 in). Colour on paper. This is a fine flower-and-bird painting by Hu Jieqing. The sturdy and stretching branches support full-blooming peonies. Plump petals are rendered with layered pale pink washes, gorgeous yet refined. Flowers and leaves are arranged with well-controlled density. Green leaves are painted with azurite and malachite green with clear veins, interspersed with flower buds full of vitality. Peony symbolizes prosperity and auspiciousness. The painting carries mild and elegant charm, combining the rules of traditional flower-and-bird painting with the delicate aesthetic of female painters. Complete with inscription and seal. The paper bears natural aged traces. The brushwork is steady and colours are soft and lustrous. Hanging scroll mounting, in good condition.

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