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Bring the timeless beauty of Shitao Daoji's <> 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.

Shitao Daoji’s Yuan Ji Mei Hua Tu Shan (《渊汲梅花图扇》) is a captivating masterpiece from the early Qing Dynasty, embodying the artist’s profound individualism and spiritual depth in ink painting. Executed on a folding fan, this intimate work reveals Shitao’s mastery of expressive brushwork—where dynamic, almost calligraphic strokes delineate blossoming plum branches emerging from weathered rocks, while subtle gradations of ink create atmospheric depth. The composition balances void and form, a hallmark of literati aesthetics, with the plum blossoms symbolizing resilience and renewal in Confucian tradition. As a leading Ming loyalist monk-painter, Shitao bridged tradition and innovation; his "one-stroke" theory (where lines pulse with life-force) redefined Chinese landscape conventions. This fan painting exemplifies his transitional style—retaining classical poetry’s lyricism while pioneering bold, emotionally charged abstraction that later influenced the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou. Today, it stands as a pivotal artifact in the evolution of xieyi (写意) freehand ink painting.

For contemporary interiors, this fan painting’s delicate scale (typically ~30cm wide) makes it ideal for refined, minimalist spaces. Frame it beneath museum-glass in a slim black lacquer frame to amplify its vintage gravitas, then position it as a focal point in a study or executive office—its muted ink tones harmonize beautifully with dark wood furniture and raw silk textiles. Alternatively, create a Zen-inspired vignette by pairing it with a single sprig of dried plum blossoms in a celadon vase. In modern settings, let it anchor a neutral-toned wall alongside monochrome photography or brutalist ceramics to underscore its timeless abstraction. For color echoes, weave in terracotta accents or indigo textiles that mirror the ink’s warm sepia undertones. Its vertical format lends balance to narrow entryways or flanking a console table, inviting contemplation in high-traffic areas while preserving its intimate, scholarly aura.

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.

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.