~ Ngan Siu-Mui's Chinese Monochrome Painting ~
The Four Gentlemen ~ Orchid

Inscription
How can it bear to be worn as a girdle, untied by river and hill?
From nine acres moved, its roots secured—a pure heart still.
Its fragrant richness all arises from the noble mind.
Let wandering bees and wild butterflies not thoughtlessly intrude.
~ Ngan Siu Mui, Summer 1988

Chinese Paper, Ink
Mounting format for framing 34x68cm