Flasks Of Plum Blossoms
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Xu Gu's Flasks Of Plum Blossoms 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
With its delicate ink washes and poetry-infused elegance, Flasks of Plum Blossoms by Xu Gu (1823–1896) embodies the late Qing literati’s spiritual retreat into nature’s quiet beauty. Painted during China’s turbulent 19th century, this hanging scroll juxtaposes slender plum branches—symbolizing resilience—with antique ceramic flasks, merging Xu’s baimiao (plain-line drawing) precision with xieyi (freehand expression) spontaneity. As a disciple of the Shanghai School, Xu revitalized traditional flower-and-bird painting by infusing it with subtle asymmetrical compositions and uneven ink tones, creating rhythmic negative spaces that hum with Zen-like tranquility. Today, the work is celebrated as a bridge between classical ink art and modern sensibilities, its restrained lyricism influencing 20th-century painters like Qi Baishi.
For contemporary interiors, this masterpiece’s monochrome sophistication suits minimalist spaces with neutral backdrops—consider hanging it against taupe linen walls or beside a weathered teak console. Its vertical format (typical of Chinese scrolls) demands mindful placement: ideal above a low sofa or as a focal point in a study, where its poetic voids balance modern furniture’s clean lines. Echo the ink gradients with charcoal throw pillows or a brushed-metal vase, while the plum motif pairs beautifully with roughened celadon ceramics. In offices, select a subtle lacquered frame to complement the painting’s aged paper tone, ensuring matte lighting to avoid glare on delicate brushstrokes. A scaled archival reproduction (suggested display width: 60–90cm) maintains intimacy in cozy nooks while commanding respect in boardrooms.
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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.
