
Wang ZhenChinese, 1867–1938May one see it?
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
All the motifs in this painting are auspicious. Pine is a robust evergreen-like plum blossom, it is capable of withstanding the snows of winter. The two subjects are often combined with the crane-a bird symbolic of longevity, thus representing abundant blessings.
Minneapolis Institute of Art