Vintage Chinese Orchid Flower Landscape Scroll Poem & Painting 37"

Description

Mid to late 20th century Chinese poem / painting featuring a landscape of orchid flowers among the long grasses, drawn monochrome in black ink on white scroll paper. Signed and sealed. Plain wood frame; green silk mat. Keystone Picture Frame Co.

Calligraphy Translation:
1 蘭之氣清: the scent of orchid is pure
2 石之體靜: the body of stone is still
3 清長久: the pureness is long-lasting
4 靜長壽: the stillness is long-lived

The artist’s name is 和隐上 (Yinshang He) or 和隐正(Yinzheng He) or 和隐止(Yingzhi
He). 和(He) isn’t a common Chinese last name.

In Chinese culture, the orchid represents beauty, elegance, and refinement, which has
been well expressed through artist’s unique poem and elegant drawing.

Condition

Fair condition - Water stain to paper; gentle wear to frame

Dimensions

36.75" x 1" x 18.25" / Sans Frame - 25" x 13" (Width x Depth x Height)