Five Oxen
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Han Huang's Five Oxen 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
The Five Oxen by Han Huang, a renowned Tang Dynasty painter, is an exceptional masterpiece of Chinese art that captures the rustic charm and vitality of rural life with extraordinary realism. Painted in the 8th century, this handscroll depicts five oxen in varying postures—grazing, resting, or turning their heads—each rendered with meticulous brushwork and a keen eye for anatomical detail. Unlike traditional idealized paintings, Han Huang’s work embraces a naturalistic style, emphasizing the animals’ strength and individuality through bold, fluid strokes and subtle ink washes. The absence of background scenery draws full attention to the oxen, symbolizing their significance in agricultural society as symbols of diligence and endurance. As one of the few surviving animal paintings from the Tang Dynasty, Five Oxen holds immense historical value, bridging the gap between early Chinese figure painting and later expressive ink-wash traditions. Its realism predates Western naturalism by centuries, making it a groundbreaking work in East Asian art history.
For a refined yet warm decorative setting, Five Oxen would elegantly enhance a study, reception room, or office with classic Oriental aesthetics. Opt for a traditional handscroll replica or a high-resolution giclee print framed in dark rosewood to honor its heritage. Place it against a neutral-toned wall—soft beige or warm gray—to let the ink strokes stand out. Pair it with minimalist wooden furniture and celadon pottery for cohesion, or introduce subtle earthy textiles (linen, hemp) to echo its rustic spirit. If space allows, a horizontal display evokes the original scroll format, ideal for long console tables or above low bookshelves. Alternatively, select a single oxen detail for a smaller space, balancing it with sparing greenery like a bonsai or bamboo. The painting’s subdued palette harmonizes with muted interiors, while its cultural gravitas lends sophistication to modern or fusion decor schemes.
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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.
