Chrysanthemum 1922

"Chrysanthemum" is a hanging scroll created in 1922 by Chinese artist Kuang Xü (1874-1909) and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This piece showcases the delicate beauty of chrysanthemums, rendered in white against a vibrant red background. The contrast highlights the delicate lines of the flower and its stem, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to detail. Kuang Xü's use of red, a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture, further enhances the celebratory tone of this work.