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StatsPine Longevity
1950
103.0 x 49.0 cm
wu hufan (? – ?)
Explore the serene landscapes & calligraphy of Wu Hufan, a contemporary artist inspired by traditional Chinese art. Discover his evocative paintings & masterful brushwork.
Drawing upon the association of pine trees with long life, the painter-connoisseur Wu Hufan made this work as a gift for a friend’s eightieth birthday. The pine, though wizened and covered with knots, stands proud as it spreads its branches across the center of the composition. Lingzhi fungus, another symbol of longevity, is paired with rock, an image of constancy, to reinforce the auspicious message. Wu’s large title, written in archaic seal script, reads “Pine Longevity
About this artwork
- Title: Pine Longevity
- Artist: wu hufan
- Year: 1950
- Original dimensions: 103.0 x 49.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
