松鹤遐龄 The Pine and Red-crowned Crane

松鹤遐龄

Artist: Li, Weisong 李巍松

Media: Chinese Painting on Silk

Size: 26 x 15 in. (66 x 39 cm)

“松鹤遐龄”，是有着如松鹤一般长寿的美好喻意。松与鹤，古人多比喻标格出众，也有美满长久之意。

画家用了一个非常巧妙的构图，图中仙鹤在松风中蹁跹飞舞，如谪仙降临，仙鹤纯用白描表现，线条劲丽，造型精准，画家只用朱砂淡染丹顶，在整幅画面水墨背景的烘托下尤为盈人，令人如沐春风，心旷神怡。

"松鹤遐龄" carries the beautiful connotation of longevity, likening someone to the ageless qualities of pine trees and cranes. In ancient times, both pine trees and cranes were symbols of outstanding character and were also associated with the wishes for a happy and enduring life.

The artist has employed a clever composition in this painting. The celestial crane gracefully dances in the pine breeze, appearing as if a celestial being has descended. The crane is depicted solely with white lines in a bold and precise manner. The artist has delicately added a touch of vermilion to highlight the crane's crown, creating a vivid contrast against the ink-washed background. The overall effect, enhanced by the ink wash background, is enchanting, akin to the feeling of basking in the gentle breeze of spring, evoking a sense of tranquility and joy.

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