This Chinese painting features a pine branch with pinecones, long thin needle-shaped leaves. And a branch of Nandina with bright red berry clusters.
Pine is one of the classic “winter endurance” plants often painted by scholars. A symbol of longevity, endurance through winter, moral strength and integrity.
The Nandina/heavenly bamboo is a symbol of good fortune, happiness in winter and protection and auspicious energy.
Painted with Chinese watercolour and ink on Xuan paper (ripe) cardstock.
