{"product_id":"zhou-dunyi-admiring-lotus-flowers-shu-hao-1","title":"Zhou Dunyi Admiring Lotus Flowers - Shu Hao","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional ink and colour painting depicting the philosopher Zhou Dunyi observing lotus flowers, rendered in a circular format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis circular composition depicts the Neo-Confucian philosopher Zhou Dunyi, a figure historically associated with the appreciation of the lotus flower. In Chinese cultural history, the lotus represents purity and integrity, qualities Zhou Dunyi famously extolled in his essay, 'On the Love of the Lotus'. The artist, Shu Hao, employs a restrained palette and delicate brushwork to capture the contemplative nature of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of Zhou Dunyi is positioned on a wooden platform overlooking a pond. He holds a round fan, his posture relaxed yet attentive as he observes the aquatic flora. The lotus leaves are rendered with soft washes of muted green and blue, while the flowers themselves are suggested with subtle touches of pale colour. The composition is contained within a circular frame, a format often used in fan paintings or album leaves, which encourages a focused, intimate viewing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShu Hao utilises the negative space of the silk support to suggest the atmosphere of the pond, balancing the solid forms of the architecture and the figure with the fluidity of the water. Calligraphic inscriptions appear in the upper left, providing context and poetic resonance to the scene. The work adheres to the conventions of the literati tradition, where the goal is to convey the inner character and intellectual pursuits of the subject rather than a strictly realistic representation. The red seals, placed with precision, provide a visual anchor and signify the artist's identity and the work's provenance. This print captures the quietude of the original silk painting, offering a glimpse into the philosophical traditions of historical China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flowers-lu-jingfu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFlowers - Lü Jingfu — Lü Jingfu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tao-yuanming-enjoying-chrysanthemums-du-jin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTao Yuanming Enjoying Chrysanthemums - Du Jin — Du Jin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shu Hao","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58922333077839,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58922491478351,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58922491511119,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58922491543887,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58922491576655,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58922491609423,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58922491642191,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58922491674959,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58922491707727,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58922491740495,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58922491773263,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58922491806031,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Zhou-Dunyi-Admiring-Lotus-Flowers_Poster_CompositorV1_1790693840630.jpg?v=1790694694","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/zhou-dunyi-admiring-lotus-flowers-shu-hao-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}