[Xiaomei Huaguan Ladies' Essence｜Yangzhou Elegant Replica Treasures] This central painting captures the exquisite charm of Xiaomei's "elegant brushwork," blending the essence of Chen Hongshou's rustic simplicity with Fei Danxu's graceful grace. Specially selected cotton xuan paper, processed using the ancient method of five alums and eight dyes, results in a vibrant, vibrant color palette reminiscent of silk, while the drapery's folds allude to the subtle "orchid leaf" technique of "Lady with the Wutong Tree." This imitation reaches the standard of "Yangzhou Study," embodying the elegance of late Qing Dynasty literati painting of ladies beyond the ordinary. More than a mere imitation of form, it truly recreates the aesthetic appreciation and connoisseurship of Jiangnan literati during the Daoguang and Xianfeng periods, a rare contemporary example of a painting of ladies. Material: Rice paper Mounting size: 184x68 cm Painting core size: 90x53 cm
