Chrysantheme 1692

badashanren

tree

light pencil work

incomplete sketchy

hand drawn type

hand lettering

flower

ink drawing experimentation

plant

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

botany

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Chrysantheme" is a striking ink painting by Bada Shanren, a renowned Chinese artist, completed in 1692. The work showcases his masterful command of brushwork, capturing the delicate beauty of a chrysanthemum bloom with minimal strokes. The composition features a single, graceful branch extending across the sparse background, highlighting the flower's elegance and simplicity. The work exemplifies the "xieyi" style, emphasizing expressive brushstrokes and a focus on the essence of the subject.