Four Gentlemen of the Seasons Set: Plum, Orchid, Bamboo & Chrysanthemum

Product Description
This set of four Wuhu iron paintings presents the classic Chinese theme of “Mei, Lan, Zhu, Ju” – Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum, known together as the Four Gentlemen. Each tall vertical panel (104 × 44 cm) is forged by hand: iron is heated, hammered and stretched into flowing lines that echo traditional ink brushstrokes, then gently colored to bring out the flowers and leaves.

The four pieces are designed to be hung as a group, creating an elegant column of Chinese wall art for a living room, hallway, dining room or study. They also work in pairs or individually as refined Asian home décor, bringing texture and depth similar to metal wall art while keeping the calm, minimal feeling of a literati painting.

Plum (梅) – dark, twisting branches with red blossoms

Orchid (兰) – slender leaves and delicate flowers growing from rocks

Bamboo (竹) – upright green stalks and leaves swaying in the breeze

Chrysanthemum (菊) – layered autumn blossoms among lush foliage

Size
Each panel: 104 × 44 cm (40.9" × 17.3")
Set: 4 matching vertical iron paintings

Symbolism & Gift Ideas
In Chinese culture, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum are called the Four Gentlemen, long used by scholars and artists to represent noble character and inner cultivation:

Plum – blooms in winter snow, symbolizing resilience, courage and integrity in hardship.

Orchid – hides deep in the valley yet gives off a gentle fragrance, representing elegance, modesty and refined taste.

Bamboo – straight outside and hollow inside, standing for uprightness, honesty and humility.

Chrysanthemum – flowers in late autumn when other blooms have faded, symbolizing calm independence and a peaceful mind.

As a set, they express wishes for high moral standards, lifelong learning and a graceful, upright life. This four-piece iron painting set is especially suitable as a gift for:

Elders, parents and grandparents – to honor their virtue and life experience.

Teachers, mentors, scholars and artists – reflecting their cultivated spirit and love of traditional culture.

Study rooms, offices, tea rooms and libraries – creating a cultured atmosphere for reading and reflection.

Housewarming or new studio openings – blessing the space with refined taste, stability and long-term prosperity.