Pencil Case - Cherry Blossoms

About the collection "Immortal Blossoms in an Everlasting Spring" Lang Shih-ning (Giuseppe Castiglione, 1688 to 1766), Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1911) Album leaf, ink and colors on silk, 33.5 x 28.2 cm This painting was done by Lang Shih-ning (Giuseppe Castiglione) who combined his previous art training with his studies of Chinese painting to create a hybrid technique that fused the essence of both traditions and that had an influence on court style at the time. The blossoming flowers and spirit birds symbolize prosperity and long life. This work incorporates the materials and techniques of Chinese painting such as traditional line and texturing manners but the flowers have a realistic appearance that reveals Western methods of painting. Fragile: No Main Material of the Product: Synthetic Fiber Size: 20.5 x 7 x 5 cm Net Weight: 48g