Orchids and Rock late 14th-early 15th century Gyokuen Bonpō Japanese In the final stroke of the smoothly inflected brush line, the semicursive calligraphy of Bonpōs inscription is visually united with the expansive rendering of the orchids supple leaves and fragile blossoms. Orchids and rocks are cherished in literati lore as symbolic of the scholars purity of heart, loyalty, and integrity. The “dancing pair” of the poem refers to the fragrant, small-blossomed Epidendrum to the right of the rock and the larger, more colorful Cymbidium orchids, clustered at the center.Bedecked in garlands, the dancing pair Combines their rival fragrance.One must sip their precious dew.Who can make anew these deep-red tassels?I dashed off this poem and painting for the Honorable Cai. —Barbara Brennan Ford Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #8850. Orchids and Rock Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available

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