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Description The painting's 听琴图 background was handled very concisely. Behind the protagonist is a tree, with luxuriant longissima clinging. Under the pine tree are a number of bamboo culm, verdant, swaying. In addition to piano case, only a few incense burning on the incense burner. Opposite to protagonist is a small and exquisite stone on which stands a small tripod, with the flower shoots within. This painting make people feel that this is a high level park, carefully tailored by the painter. All sets as well as the position of the minor characters are arranged around the protagonist's performance. The of the whole picture makes people feel the atmosphere in the stillness, and get on the bursts of sound of the piano, together with the sound of the breeze stirred the pine leaves. A poem from Bai Juyi can well describe the beaut: "the sound of silence.". Specification Whole painting: width: 45cm, height: 182cm [Author]: Zhao Ji, Northern Song Dynasty, [Material]: painting paper made from from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material Click HERE for more pictures -
Description Reality-Cultivating Knacks Chart 修真图 is one illustrating the practical knacks needed for proper practice. Some researchers claim this painting was created based upon the Yellow Court Canon---a very important alchemy practice classics---and it reveals the hidden role for each internal organs and orifices. To better understand Xiu Zhen Tu, people should pay attention upon five aspects: first is orifice, second is five internal organs, the third is in compliance with timing, the fourth is I-Ching application and the last is the relation between them. It is a diagram giving the directions necessary for all practicing steps. This painting, in combination with the Inner Landscape of Human's Body, is a must for all qigong practitioners for further practice Specifition Whole painting width: 70 cm, height: 170 cm; inner painting: width:60 cm, height 105 cm scroll painting on cloth (tolerance allowed). English translation of all Chinese poem or essay on the painting is provided for better understanding. -
Description This painting 仙山楼阁 was made by Chou Ying 仇英 (1494－1552), Ming Dynasty. He was born in Jiangsu Province. He had a good command of painting characters, flowers and mountains. This painting scroll depicts the pavilion and mountains that are away from noisy human society. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 55cm, height: 174cm [Author]: Chou Ying, Ming Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 白鸟朝凤图 was made by Shen Quan (1693-1765), Qing Dynasty. He was born in Wuxing, Jiangsu Province. He was skilled in doing fine brushwork to paint flowers, birds and characters. This painting scroll depicts many kinds of birds with phoenix as leading role. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 180cm, height: 45cm Painting size: width: 137cm, height: 34cm [Author]: Shen Quan, Qing Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 千里江山图 was made by Wang Ximeng (1096 - ?), Northern Song Dynasty. He was a genus in Chinese painting and left people with very few works. He died very young – 20 years old. This painting scroll depicts rolling mountain ranges, villages, markets, active characters using special painting skills and colors. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 237cm, height: 55cm Painting size: width: 190cm, height: 45cm [Author]: Wang Ximeng, Northern Song Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 事铭图 was made by Tang Bohu 唐伯虎 (1470 -1524), Ming Dynasty. He was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. He experienced much ups and downs during his life span. He preferred visiting mountains and historic sites. He made a living by selling his paintings. This painting scroll depicts a hermitage located within rolling mountain ranges. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 150cm, height: 40cm [Author]: Tang Bohu, Ming Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material. -
Description This painting 山水画 was made by Wen Zhengming 文徵明 (1470-1559), Ming Dynasty. He was born in Jiangsu Province. He was a writer, painter and an expert in calligraphy. He was skilled in painting mountains and characters. This painting scroll depicts carefree life style of a hermit in mountains. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 49cm, height: 193cm Painting size: width: 41cm, height: 143cm [Author]: Wen Zhenming, Ming Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 山水画卷 was made by Wulee 吴历 (1632 - 1718), Qing Dynasty. He was born in Jiangsu Province. He was an expert in calligraphy and Chinese painting and skilled in painting mountains and characters. This painting scroll depicts undulating mountains. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 246cm, height: 55cm Painting size: width: 206cm, height: 45cm [Author]: Wulee, Ming Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 人物山水画 was made by Shiao Chen 萧晨 (1658－?), Qing Dynasty. He was born in Yang Zhou, Jiangsu Province. He was skilled in fine brushwork and poem. This painting scroll depicts two hermits talking in retreat mountain valley. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 173cm, height: 55cm Painting size: width: 143cm, height: 45cm [Author]: Shiao Chen, Qing Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 竹石图 was made by Zhen Banqiao 郑板桥 (1693-1765), Qing Dynasty. He was born in Xinghua, Jiangsu Province. He was skilled in doing fine brushwork to paint orchid, bamboo and stone. This painting scroll depicts bamboo flourishing in their own way in wilds. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 55cm, height: 165cm Painting size: width: 44cm, height: 71cm [Author]: Zhen Banqiao, Qing Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 松鹤延年 was made by Shen 沈铨 (1682—1760), who was born in Zhejiang Province. He was skilled in painting animals, girls, birds. This painting scroll tells the hope for the longevity cherished by most people, especially old ones. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 56cm, height: 140cm Painting size: width: 48cm, height: 93.8cm [Author]: Shen Quan, Qing Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 山寺图 was made by Pu Xinfan 溥心番 (1896～1963), who was born in Beijing. He once studied in Germany. He was skilled in painting mountains, characters as well as writing poem. This painting scroll depicts the hermitage featuring remote mountain and temple environment that are away from noisy human society. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 48cm, height: 155cm Painting size: width: 40cm, height: 110cm [Author]: Pu Xinfan, Qing Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material
