Swallows and Peach Blossoms

Giclée art print on German made rice paper.

About the Artwork：

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

In this painting, the focal point is the vibrant peach blossoms, epitomizing the full splendor of April's awakening. Adorning the branches, two swallows have returned, seemingly summoned by the allure of spring, while a white bird in flight is captured in a moment of desire, its wings beating the air, yearning to alight among the resplendent peach flowers.

The artwork is a testament to the artist's meticulous attention to detail, with the peach blossoms painted in striking hues, and the bamboo rendered with a verdant vitality. The realism achieved through fine brushwork is extraordinary, with each feather of the swallows and their expressions portrayed with a precision that breathes life into the scene, making it pulse with realism and vibrancy.

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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