Deer, Monkey, Birds And Pine
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Shen Quan's Deer, Monkey, Birds And Pine 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
Shen Quan's Deer, Monkey, Birds and Pine exemplifies the exquisite refinement of 18th-century Qing court painting. Created during the Yongzheng or early Qianlong reign (1723–1795), this silk-hanging scroll masterfully blends decorative appeal with symbolic depth—the deer representing longevity, the monkey symbolizing ambition, birds embodying freedom, and the pine denoting resilience. Rendered in vivid mineral pigments against golden silk, Shen's meticulous gongbi (fine-line) technique creates astonishingly lifelike textures—from the deer's velvety fur to the pine's jagged bark—while maintaining elegant composition balance. As a senior court artist influencing Sino-European exchange (notably the Jesuit painter Castiglione), Shen's works represent China's last great tradition of imperial nature painting before modernization. The painting's harmonious interplay between auspicious motifs and naturalistic detail made it highly prized among Qing aristocracy and remains iconic of China's decorative academicism—standing midway between Song Dynasty bird-and-flower lyricism and later Xieyi expressive styles.
For contemporary interiors, this painting's vibrant yet balanced palette—deep emerald greens, warm ochres, and pops of crimson—makes it ideal for spaces needing organic elegance without overwhelming minimalism. In a study or executive office, hang a high-quality reproduction (recommended 90×60cm) against dark navy or sage walls to echo its silk background, complementing mid-century wood furniture whose grains mirror the pine's linearity. The painting's auspicious animals suit reception areas subtly enhancing corporate feng shui. For homes, pair with celadon ceramics or gilt bronze accents picking up its metallic undertones, avoiding competing patterns. In large living rooms, scale up proportionally but ensure 1.5m viewing distance to appreciate gongbi details—its vertical format naturally guides sightlines upward in spaces with high ceilings. Lighting should mimic traditional scroll display: adjustable spotlights at 30-degree angles to prevent glare on reproduced gold grounds.
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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.
