Persimmon

Bring the timeless beauty of Xu Gu's Persimmon 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.

Xu Gu's "Persimmon" is a masterful demonstration of Qing Dynasty literati painting's poetic restraint, where a few deft brushstrokes transform humble fruit into philosophical meditation. Against creamy xuan paper, the ripe persimmons glow like lanterns - their burnished orange forms balanced with delicate stems and subtle leaf accents, embodying the Chinese aesthetic principle of "less is more." Created circa 1880s during Shanghai School's artistic ferment, Xu Gu bridges tradition and innovation; his apparently spontaneous composition actually follows meticulous compositional rules, with asymmetrical balance leading the viewer's gaze through negative space as important as inked areas. This work represents xuetao (写桃) - the scholarly practice of painting auspicious subjects with calligraphic vigor - where persimmons symbolize "matters going smoothly" in Chinese wordplay. Unlike court paintings' brilliant colors, Xu Gu's monochrome accents with light pigment washes showcase the intellectual refinement that elevated such works beyond decoration to become core expressions of China's artistic heritage.

For contemporary spaces, "Persimmon" offers remarkable versatility - its earthy palette harmonizes beautifully with both Scandinavian minimalism and rustic farmhouse interiors. Consider displaying a high-quality reproduction (recommended size: 60×90cm) as a focal point above a wooden console in an entranceway, where its auspicious symbolism welcomes guests, or in a home office to complement walnut furnishings and leather accents. The painting's warm ochres create visual dialogue with terracotta vases or sisal textiles, while its negative space prevents smaller rooms from feeling cluttered. In corporate settings, pair with neutral linen wall coverings and black lacquer furniture for East-meets-West sophistication; the artwork's circular fruit forms subtly echo in round pendant lights or ceramic bowls nearby. For optimal impact, illuminate with 3000K LED spotlights to enhance the ink's subtle tonal variations while preventing glare on the delicate paper texture.

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.