Bulbuls Amidst Peach Blossoms

Giclée art print on German made rice paper.

About the Artwork：

Bulbuls Amidst Peach Blossoms, Qing Dynasty. Yu Zhi. Ink and color on rice paper.

'Bulbuls Amidst Peach Blossoms,' a cherished piece from the Qing Dynasty by the renowned artist Yu Zhi. In this picturesque tableau, blossoms of the begonia adorn every branch, exuding an understated elegance. Central to the painting, a pair of bulbuls gaze deeply into one another's eyes, rendered with such vibrancy that they seem ready to burst into song. The bulbuls, emblematic of longevity in Chinese culture, poetically symbolize enduring love and the aspiration of a couple to grow old together in harmony and happiness. Yu Zhi's masterful composition is not merely a feast for the eyes but a poignant reflection on love's enduring promise.

About the Artist：

Yu Zhi, was born in Changshu, Jiangsu in the 18th century. He was a dedicated Court Painter and worked for the Qian Long Emperor as a government servant. His drawing is in an academic style and is inspired by nature including flowers and birds, fishes and insects, which are painted vividly with fine feathers and graceful movements.

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