Fan page of Zhang Xiong Fengxian flower picture

[The fan page of Zhang Xiong’s picture of phoenix flowers]

The fan page of the picture of phoenix flowers, Qing Dynasty, Zhang Xiong’s painting, gold paper, color setting, 17.9 cm in length and 51.5 cm in width.
The fan page has a self-title: “Mr. Xiao Quan, the seven brothers, was born in the summer and June of Gengxu. Zixiang Zhang Xiong.” The seal is “Zixiang” Zhu Wenyin. “Gengxu” was the thirtieth year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1850), when Zhang Xiong was 48 years old
This picture shows the blooming flowers such as balsamine and chrysanthemum. The bright colors of purple, yellow and pink, combined with the freehand brushwork of Mogu, show the beauty and vitality of flowers. The hard texture of the rock on the lower left side of the fan leaves the charming flowers; Its flat large surface gathers the fine petals and leaves, so that the composition will not be too scattered, which plays a role in stabilizing the picture. It can be seen that although this picture is a small entertainment work, it also reflects the originality of the author