Plum Ridge and Distant Peaks (Meiling yaocen mei ling yao cen)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ma Yuan's Plum Ridge and Distant Peaks (Meiling yaocen mei ling yao cen) 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
Ma Yuan's Plum Ridge and Distant Peaks (Meiling yaocen) exemplifies the poetic essence of Southern Song Dynasty court painting. This hanging scroll, painted in ink on silk around the 13th century, captures a misty mountain landscape where jagged peaks dissolve into ethereal emptiness, while a delicate plum branch subtly anchors the composition in the foreground. The work embodies the li (texture strokes) technique – where disciplined brushwork suggests geological forms – and the revolutionary "one-corner"构图 that influenced centuries of East Asian art. As a pioneer of this asymmetrical style, Ma Yuan's work represents a pivotal shift from Tang Dynasty's grandeur to Song's introspective lyricism, earning him imperial accolades as one of the "Four Masters of Southern Song." The painting's interplay of solid and void creates a meditative space where nature's ephemerality becomes palpable, making it a cornerstone of classical Chinese landscape aesthetics.
For contemporary interiors, this masterpiece's monochromatic elegance demands considered placement. In a minimalist office, select a vertical display area with 1.5m clearance to mirror the scroll's original viewing context, perhaps flanked by a celadon vase holding a single plum branch to echo the painting's botanical motif. The ink-wash aesthetics pair exceptionally with textured neutrals – consider a flax-colored shikkui plaster wall as backdrop. In residential spaces, install directional LED lighting (2700K) at 30-degree angles to recreate the subtle luminosity of silk. For larger rooms, a 1:2 scale reproduction (approx. 120×60cm) makes an impactful statement above Ming-style altar tables, while smaller study nooks benefit from selective cropped details focusing on the calligraphic plum. Complement with rough-hewn elm wood furniture to balance the painting's refined strokes, ensuring the artwork remains the undisputed focal point while harmonizing with contemporary design elements.
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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.
