Lotus, Rock, and Flower Study, after Chen Hongshou

Black & white study 'Lotus, Rock, Flower,' after Chen Hongshou by Xie Zhiliu (1930). A meticulous ink drawing showcasing traditional Chinese aesthetics & botanical beauty. #ChineseArt #InkWashPainting


Xie Zhiliu (1910 - 1997)

Discover Xie Zhiliu’s exquisite traditional Chinese paintings & calligraphy. A Shanghai School master renowned for bird-and-flower art, museum dedicated to his legacy.

Here, Xie traced a Chen Hongshou (1599–1652) composition of a lotus and a rock, including the signature "Hongshou." Afterward, he reused the same paper to copy an unrelated flowering branch.