Scholar and Plum Tree
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ma Yuan's Scholar and Plum 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
Ma Yuan's Scholar and Plum Tree (c.13th century) epitomizes the poetic minimalism of Southern Song dynasty ink painting. Against a vast, misty void, a lone scholar gazes contemplatively at a gnarled plum tree blossoming precariously from jagged rocks – a masterclass in li pai ("one-corner composition") where strategic emptine ssheightens emotional resonance. The plum, symbolizing resilience in adversity, mirrors the scholar's introspective stance, rendered with Ma Yuan's trademark "axe-cut" brushstrokes that carve form through rhythmic ink gradations. As a leading painter of the Imperial Academy, Ma refined the xieyi (literally "writing ideas") tradition, transforming landscapes into meditative spaces that influenced centuries of East Asian art. This work particularly exemplifies the shanshui ("mountain-water") aesthetic's philosophical depth, where nature becomes a mirror for the human condition.
For interior styling, select premium silk-mount reproductions in muted sepia tones to honor the original's subtlety. A vertical scroll format (suggested size: 90x180cm) commands attention in a study or meditation room opposite solid wood furniture with clean lines. Pair with rugged scholar's rocks or celadon porcelain to reinforce the wabi-sabi aesthetic, ensuring the artwork remains the sole focal point against neutral walls (consider Farrow & Ball's Mouse's Back for complementary warmth). In executive offices, modern framing with slender black lacquer edges bridges tradition and contemporary design, while directional LED lighting (2700K) recreates the subtle tonal variations of ink wash. The composition's asymmetric balance makes it ideal for offset placement near transitional spaces, where its contemplative energy can resonate.
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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.
