Lotus 1973

Chang Dai-chien's 1973 "Lotus" painting uses expressive brushstrokes and a minimalist color palette to depict the delicate beauty of a blooming lotus flower. This piece demonstrates the artist's mastery of traditional Chinese ink wash painting techniques, known as *shui mo*. The bold, gestural lines and washes create a sense of movement and depth, capturing the essence of the lotus flower in its natural environment. Dai-chien was a renowned Chinese painter, renowned for his powerful landscapes and figure paintings and this piece is considered a fine example of his calligraphic style.