Bloom and Fall

This painting dates to 13th-century Southern Song China. The scene depicts lotuses swaying in the wind as they bloom from buds to full blossoms, contrasted with others quietly standing as their petals fall—expressing the passage of time through the contrast between movement and stillness. The bold, undulating outlines of the lotus leaves and the graceful curves of the birds add a decorative charm, while the brilliant colors and generous brushstrokes evoke a serene and joyful atmosphere.

Gu Deqian

A painter active in 10th-century Southern Tang China.

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Lotus Pond and Waterfowl

Renchi Suikin Zujiku

Southern Song Dynasty

13th century

Height: 150.3 cm

Width: 90.9 cm

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