Pheasant
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lu Ji's Pheasant 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
Lu Ji's Pheasant exemplifies the refined elegance of Ming Dynasty court painting, capturing a solitary pheasant in exquisite detail against a misty, poetic landscape background. Created during the 16th century, this silk-hanging scroll showcases the artist's mastery of gongbi (meticulous brushwork), with every feather rendered in delicate ink washes and mineral pigments. The composition balances naturalism with symbolic resonance—the pheasant, a traditional emblem of literary refinement and imperial virtue, stands poised amid weathered rocks and sparse foliage, embodying the Confucian ideal of harmony between nature and cultivated grace. As one of Lu Ji's extant masterpieces, this work represents a crucial bridge between Song Dynasty bird-and-flower painting traditions and later Ming scholarly interpretations, cementing its status as a benchmark for courtly decorative arts in Chinese art history.
For interior styling, Pheasant would elevate a study or executive office with its timeless sophistication. Its muted earth tones (ochre, sepia, and celadon) pair effortlessly with minimalist wood furniture or scholars' antiques, while the scroll format suits vertical display in alcoves or above console tables. Opt for a replica silk-mounted version at 1/2 or 2/3 scale (approx. 120–150cm height) to harmonize with modern ceiling heights. Flank it with celadon vases or a dark-stained calligraphy desk to reinforce its cultural context, avoiding competing patterns. In contemporary spaces, let it anchor a neutral wall alongside matte black frames or textured linen upholstery, allowing its subdued colors to resonate. Lighting should be diffuse—a recessed LED or rice-paper lantern—to emulate traditional viewing conditions while preventing glare on delicate details.
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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.
