Spring Ploughing
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Dai Jin's Spring Ploughing into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Spring Ploughing by Dai Jin (1388–1462) transports viewers to a pastoral Ming dynasty spring, where mist-clad mountains cradle a bustling agricultural scene. The Zhe School master's dynamic brushwork animates every detail - peasants guiding ox-drawn ploughs through flooded paddies, travelers crossing arched bridges, and willow tendrils dancing in the breeze. As one of Dai Jin's most celebrated hanging scrolls (measuring approx. 200×100cm), this ink-and-color masterpiece exemplifies his revolutionary synthesis of Southern Song courtly precision with expressive spontaneity. The graded ink washes create cinematic depth, transitioning from inky foreground figures to ethereal mountain peaks - a technical marvel that influenced generations of Zhejiang artists. Now housed in the Palace Museum, Beijing, this 15th-century work remains seminal for understanding the transition from imperial academic painting to literati-inspired regional styles.
For contemporary spaces, this painting's earthy palette of mineral greens and ink gradations pairs elegantly with minimalist interiors featuring natural wood tones and textured linen upholstery. Consider displaying a high-quality reproduction (approx. 90×45cm) as a focal point in a home study or executive office, framed in slim oxidized brass to complement the painting's golden details. The composition's strong verticality suits narrow walls beside floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or positioned opposite large windows where natural light enhances its atmospheric perspective. Layer adjacent decor with celadon ceramics and lacquered screens to echo the artwork's harmonious balance of refinement and vitality. In corporate settings, the agrarian theme subtly communicates values of diligence and cyclical renewal when placed in boardrooms or founder's offices.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
