A Pair Of Mapies Under Tree
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Li Shan's A Pair Of Mapies Under Tree 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
Li Shan's A Pair Of Magpies Under Tree exemplifies the refined elegance of Qing Dynasty court painting, where meticulous realism harmonizes with poetic lyricism. Created during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795), this silk-hanging scroll showcases Li Shan's mastery of the xieyi (freehand) style blended with exquisite decorative details – a hallmark of the time's imperial workshops. Against an ethereal ink-wash backdrop, two magpies perch on blossoming branches rendered in delicate mineral pigments, their glossy plumage painted with such precision that each feather seems to catch light. The composition balances auspicious symbolism (magpies representing joy in Chinese culture) with scholarly restraint, embodying the golden age of Chinese bird-and-flower painting. Art historians revere this work as a bridge between traditional literati aesthetics and courtly sophistication, influencing later masters like Ren Yi in the 19th century.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork shines as a focal point in transitional-style interiors or minimalist Asian-inspired offices. Frame it in a slim rosewood float mount to complement the scroll's original proportions (typically around 120cm vertical), positioning it opposite neutral textiles like flax curtains to let the azure-and-carmine plumage pop. In home offices, pair it with black lacquer furnishings and celadon ceramics for chromatic harmony with the painting's malachite-green foliage. For boardrooms, scale a high-resolution reproduction to 90cm width above a credenza, counterbalancing its verticality with low-profile scholar's rocks or a single orchid arrangement. The painting's auspicious theme makes it particularly suitable for entrance halls – hang it adjacent to a console table with a bronze incense burner to create a cohesive cultural vignette without overwhelming modern décors.
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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.
