"The Four Gentlemen" in Chinese Painting

Plum Flower, Orchid, Bamboo and Ju Flower

NYJPW Arts & Cultural Gallery, Oradell, New Jersey, July 27, 2003

Chinese Painting Exhibition of "The Four Gentlemen" at NYJPW Art Gallery, Oradell, New Jersey
The most popular topic that have drew in Chinese painting to represent the best friendship is known as "The Four Gentlemen" - plum flower, orchid, bamboo and ju flower. These four kind of plants are grew in a difficult weather, needs intensive care, and straight tall spiritually growth that could resemble the characteristic of a strong will and hardship of friendship. Many artists like to draw these pictures to admire the beauty of the nature that has created by the God.
The Beautiful Plum Flower Grows in the Bitter Winter
Beautiful Orchid Blossom Requires a lot of Intensive Care
High & Straight Personally is Resembled by Bamboo
Pretty & Elegant Look of Ju Flower
Longevity Life is Resembled by Pine Tree, Drew by Master Zhang Da Chien
A Tiger Even is Kneeing on the Grass
Her Eyes are still Blowing Light

A Walking Tiger Typically Represents Power

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