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Magnolia and Bees
Ding Yingzong Chinese
Not on view
The natural appearance of the magnolia blossoms is achieved through fine color gradations and a sparing use of outlines combined with embossing. The inscribed couplet compares their color to glowing jade. This print recalls contemporary paintings rendered in subtle color washes.
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