Five Pure Paintings by Yun Shouping Japanese Hanging Scroll Calligraphy Art

Description

** small marks on outside of scroll. Was slightly damaged in transport**** ( price is reflected) This hanging scroll, or kakejiku, is a vertical piece of art on silk or paper mounted with decorative borders, intended to be displayed on a wall. The painting depicts a serene, moonlit landscape with the "Five Purities," which are pine, bamboo, plum blossoms, water, and the moon. These elements are significant in Chinese art, symbolizing virtues such as endurance, purity, and the refined sentiments of a scholar-gentleman. The composition is divided into three sections: An old pine tree with a full moon in the upper section. Plum branches and bamboo mingling together in the central area. Rocks and rushing water in the lower section. The artwork features seals, which are common in Chinese painting to indicate the artist, ownership, or a viewer's approval. Key Features Artist (Original Work): Yun Shouping (1633-1690). Theme: The Five Pure Paintings (五清图), also known as the Five Pure Friends. Cultural Significance: The Five Purities symbolize endurance, purity, and friendship. Mounting: Traditional hanging scroll (kakejiku) format with a decorative silk brocade border. This scroll is a beautiful way to appreciate classical East Asian art and can add a sense of tranquility and auspicious energy to a home, meditation space, or tea room. It is a high-quality craft reproduction, not an original hand-painted work.