Lady Ban's Round Fan
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Tang Yin's Lady Ban's Round Fan 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
Held delicately in the golden mist of Ming Dynasty artistry, Lady Ban's Round Fan by Tang Yin (1470–1524) is a poetic ode to classical feminine elegance. The ink-and-color silk painting depicts Ban Jieyu, a Han Dynasty scholar-concubine renowned for her virtue, pausing mid-stride with a round fan—a symbol of moral integrity in Chinese literati tradition. Tang Yin's fluid brushwork renders her robe in swirling gradients of pale green, while her melancholic gaze and the stark autumn branches above whisper unspoken longing. As one of the "Four Masters of Ming," Tang Yin bridged courtly precision with scholar-artist spontaneity, making this work a pivotal example of baimiao (plain-line) figure painting enriched by subtle washes. Its historical weight is amplified by Tang Yin's own turbulent life—his political downfall infused portraits like this with layered resignation and quiet dignity.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece thrives as a meditative focal point. Its 150×70cm vertical composition suits high-ceilinged entryways or minimalist studies, where the silk's muted ochre tones harmonize with reclaimed wood or matte stone finishes. Frame it in a slim black lacquer border to echo the painting’s ink outlines, and pair with austere celadon pottery or a single sprig of dried willow in a celadon vase to extend its restrained color story. In corporate settings, place it near seating areas to evoke scholarly sophistication—the fan’s circular form subtly balanced by modern round pendant lights overhead. For smaller reproductions (A2 size or smaller), group three in a staggered arrangement with other Tang Yin landscapes to create a literati-inspired gallery wall, ensuring 20cm spacing between pieces for visual breath. Avoid stark white walls; opt instead for fine linen-textured beige wallpaper to replicate the warmth of aging silk.
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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.
