[Commentary] On May 20, Hongkong Post issued a set of special stamps. Tang Yin ’s famous painting "Peach Blossom Temple" was completely engraved in the square of a small stamp, which is unique and delicate.
[Same period] General Manager of Hongkong Post (stamp and philately) Zheng Zhiwei
Tomorrow, that is, Thursday, May 21, we will issue a special stamp titled "Selected Essence of Hong Kong Collections-Collection of Zhile Building Collection". This set of six stamps will have a total of six stamps, and will show five The works of famous calligraphers and calligraphers are all unique gems. The philatelic products that will be issued include the six stamps I mentioned earlier, a leaflet, an official first day cover, a package discount, a postage-paid photo card, and a cancelled first day cover.
[Commentary] This special issue is titled "Selected Essence of Hong Kong Collections-Collection of Zhile Building", designed by Mr. Lin Bingpei, and presents five famous paintings donated to the Hong Kong Museum of Art by the late philanthropist He Yaoguang on the stamp . In addition to Tang Yin ’s “Peach Blossom Temple”, Zhang Daqian ’s “Splashing Color Landscape”, Shi Tao ’s “Writing Poems of Huang Yanlv”, Lu Zhi ’s “Cai Zhi Tu” and Chen Zi ’s “Landscape Characters Miscellaneous Book” will all include Ming and Qing paintings. Appeared in this stamp issue.
[Explanation] In order to enhance the value of the collection and present the works of famous artists with better results, Tang Yin's "Peach Blossom Temple" is composed of three stamps. The characters in the painting are calm and calm, and the lake and mountains are clearly visible. In addition, Zhang Daqian's "Colorful Landscape" specially uses cotton paper to print stamps. The turquoise splashing ink is more vivid against the background of cotton paper, and the style is reflected in the most vivid way.
[Commentary] Deng Qingshen, director of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, said that each piece of work released this time is a treasure of Chinese art. In addition to the well-known Zhang Daqian and Tang Yin, other artists have also left a strong stroke in the history of calligraphy and painting in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
[Same period] Deng Qingshen, Director of Hong Kong Museum of Art
We chose Zhang Daqian or Tang Yin, the famous masters such as Tang Bohu, who originally had their roles, positions and achievements in the history of Chinese art. We hope that with this set of stamps, we will not only introduce these famous artists, we all want to promote some people who are not too familiar with us, but have important achievements in the history of calligraphy and painting art.
【Explanation】 In order to avoid crowds during the immunization period, Hongkong Post reminds the public that online purchase is also fast and convenient.
Reporter Yu Buting Zhu Aili reports from Hong Kong
Editor in charge: [Ye Pan]