Bouquet de Chrysanthèmes Roses
Pan Yuliang
1944
- Year：1944
- Medium：Oil on canvas
- Dimensions：46 × 55 cm
Introduction
Pan Yuliang was a member of the first generation of Chinese artists to study abroad. She was determined to bring Western painting and Chinese tradition together, creating a unique personal style and lauded by contemporaries as “First-rate Amongst Chinese Artists Painting in Western Technique.” The chrysanthemum — one of the “Four Noble Ones” in traditional Chinese art — symbolizes elegance and purity, and was among Pan’s favourite subjects. Bouquet de Chrysanthèmes Roses was created during her mature period, at a time when China’s War of Resistance was at a critical juncture. Stranded overseas by the ravages of war, Pan painted the chrysanthemums — though severed from their roots in the vase—still blooming brilliantly. Rendered with concise brushstrokes and rich colour, they exude a refined, enduring grace, reflecting her unflinching resolve in the face of adversity and her deep love for her homeland and family.
