Listening To The Zither
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Qiu Ying's Listening To The Zither 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
Qiu Ying's Listening To The Zither transports viewers to an idyllic Ming Dynasty garden, where refined scholars escape worldly pursuits to immerse themselves in music and nature. The painting embodies the classic wenren hua (literati painting) ideal, blending meticulous detail with poetic atmosphere—delicate ink brushwork renders swaying willows, weathered rocks, and flowing robes, while subtle mineral pigments breathe life into lacquered zithers and porcelain teacups. As one of the Four Great Masters of the Ming Dynasty, Qiu Ying revolutionized courtly painting by synthesizing decorative precision (seen in the gold-traced architectural elements) with scholar-artist spontaneity (evident in the expressive calligraphic strokes of distant mountains). This masterwork occupies a pivotal position in Chinese art history, bridging the gap between professional painters and literati amateurs while epitomizing the cultural zenith of 16th-century Suzhou elegance.
For contemporary spaces, Listening To The Zither offers transcendent decorative potential. A medium-sized reproduction (approx. 90×60cm) works beautifully above a minimalist writing desk or meditation corner, its muted greens and ink-wash grays harmonizing with neutral linen upholstery or reclaimed wood finishes. In offices, position it opposite large windows to create dialogue between painted willows and natural light, enhancing the work’s contemplative energy. Pair with Ming-style furniture—clean-lined rosewood chairs or a low kang table—to echo its historical context, or create striking contrast by framing it in a sleek black shadowbox alongside modern celadon ceramics. The painting’s vertical composition suits narrow walls in entryways or between bookshelves, its rhythmic empty spaces (a signature of literati aesthetics) visually "breathing" within busy interiors. For color accents, draw inspiration from its earth-toned palette: add touches of oxidized bronze, inkstone black, or the faint persimmon hue seen in the scholar’s robes.
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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.
