Ink chrysanthemum

Original Chinese Brush Painting by Ilana Shechter.
It is an original copy of the famous Chinese painter Shitao who lived in 1642-1707. 
This artwork is a spontaneous style of Chinese Ink Painting.

I used ink and water only. Here you can see the many shades of ink in leaves and flowers.
The chrysanthemum, together with the plum blossom, orchid, and bamboo, have been regarded as the four symbols of noble characters by Chinese scholars since ancient times. Chrysanthemum, in particular, has many meanings.
Chrysanthemums symbolize a long and happy life.
The chrysanthemum blooms in the cold autumn air and foretells the coming of winter, which symbolizes the virtue to withstand all adversities.

The painting is signed on the front with a red Chinese seal that means "Always Blessed."

This painting was hand-painted using traditional Chinese tools and materials: Chinese black ink and Chinese mineral paints on special rice Xuan paper.
Size: 34.5 x 34.5 cm, or 13.58 x 13.58 inches (unframed).
This artwork is sold unframed.

Recommended hanging on the wall in a white or black frame with passe-partout.
The colors of the original art may vary slightly from the display on computer monitors or mobile screens due to different screen resolutions/ settings.

The artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The painting will be shipped to you professionally packed in a tube with highly protective packaging material.

Thanks for looking!