The four gentlemen: Chinese plum

This ink painting is an original work by an oriental artist (consult further information about the artist of this painting). In oriental art the Chinese plum, the orchid, bamboo and the chrysanthemum are the four gentlemen in the realm of plants and flowers. The Chinese plum respresents "the gentleman of winter". In this painting a flowering Chinese plum is shown aswell as an old poem which describes the nature of this plant: unlike most plants, the Chinese plum flowers in deep winter. For oriental artists, the Chinese plum symbolises the concept of ignoring unnecessary and fussy formalities, and the search for alternatives to mundane rules and habits. In oriental culture, paintings of the Chinese plum attract happiness, good luck, longevity, abundance and harmony. The painting is framed professionally with quality materials, and is delivered perfectly packaged and protected.