Category: Cross-stitch
Cross – stitch is an art of love and patience. Every stitch is like a gentle whisper of the heart. Threads of various colors blend on the fabric, creating vivid pictures. It’s a beautiful way to pour emotions into something tangible, making each piece a unique treasure.
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“Jianglou Moonlit Night” Cross-Stitch: A Masterpiece in Thread
The “Jianglou Moonlit Night” cross-stitch is based on the renowned work by Zhang Xiaoyou. Hailing from Zhejiang, Zhang Xiaoyou, a professor at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, is a maestro in fine brushwork, especially in figure and landscape painting, with a particular forte in architectural painting. His artistry combines meticulous landscapes, architectural…
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“Embroidery of ‘Spring Night Feast in the Peach and Plum Garden’: A Stitch into Ancient Elegance”
The “Spring Night Feast in the Peach and Plum Garden” is a remarkable figure painting created by Qiu Ying, a renowned painter in the Ming Dynasty. This painting exudes an air of unrestrainedness and optimistic broad-mindedness. 1. The Scenic Beauty within the Embroidery The landscape depicted in the painting is one of serene tranquility and…
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“A Glimpse into a Tranquil Realm: The ‘Crossing the Stream on Horseback’ Cross-Stitch”
The “Album of Rocky Ravines and Clear Glow” is a collection of twelve extraordinary artworks. Our focus today is on the cross-stitch inspired by the second piece, “Crossing the Stream on Horseback”. In this captivating cross-stitch, two riders and two servants are making their journey across a stream bridge. The air is filled with a…
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“Immortal Mountains and Pavilions” Cross-Stitch: A Vivid Tapestry of Art and Culture
The “Immortal Mountains and Pavilions” painting, created by Zhao Boju in the Southern Song Dynasty, is an outstanding and captivating masterpiece. The painting features a theme of magnificent immortal mountains and elegant pavilions. With its delicate and moist color application, the white clouds gracefully hovering around the mountainside bestow an air of sophistication. The composition…
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Unveiling the Beauty of “A Hundred Flowers Scroll” Cross – Stitch
The “A Hundred Flowers Scroll” has long been renowned as one of the classic and representative works in the annals of ancient Chinese meticulous flower – and – bird painting. A Unique Artistic Gem Among the vast array of meticulous flower – and – bird paintings, it stands out with its distinct style and captivating…
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Cross – Stitch “The Kangxi Southern Inspection Tour Picture”: A Glimpse into History and Culture
I. Introduction to the Original Painting The “Kangxi Southern Inspection Tour Picture” is a large – scale national scroll with an outstanding theme. It focuses on Emperor Kangxi’s southern inspection tours. In every volume of this remarkable painting, the image of Emperor Kangxi appears, and the whole visual narrative unfolds with the emperor at the…
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“Cross – stitch of the ‘Climbing High Picture’ in ‘A Record of Yearly Observances’: A Glimpse into the Cultural and Artistic Legacy of the Ming Era”
Introduction The “A Record of Yearly Observances” was created by Wu Bin, a painter in the Ming Dynasty. Based on the records in “The Book of Rites”, it illustrates the etiquette, festivals during the twelve – month calendar, and recreational activities in each season in a graphical way. Our cross – stitch work features one…
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Cross – stitch of “Spring Dawn in the Mountain and Stream”
“Spring Dawn in the Mountain and Stream” is a painting by Huichong, a painter in the Song Dynasty. In this painting, the ink used for the rocks is relatively thick. The painting of the trees is especially delicate. The miscellaneous trees are formed by dot – clustering with the brush. For the willow trees, the…
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Cross – Stitch ‘Lingyan Qige Tu’: Bringing Wealth and Auspiciousness, the Top Home Decoration for the Successful”
The Magnificent Landscape The landscape is splendid with green mountains and clear waters. The undulating mountains, lush green trees, neat houses, and pedestrians enjoying the view make up a beautiful sight. The broad lake is filled with auspicious clouds, and on the opposite fairy islet, palaces stand tall, creating a harmonious and spring – filled…
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Cross – stitch of “Penglai Wonderland Picture”
The “Penglai Wonderland Picture” was created by Yuan Yao, a painter in the Qing Dynasty. Penglai has long been renowned as a “wonderland”. It is surrounded by mountains and the sea, with beautiful scenery and the unique and ethereal spectacle of “mirage”, and is regarded as the legendary fairy mountain. The beautiful legend of the…
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Cross – stitch of “Fishing in the Mountain – stream and River Landscape”
Collector’s Quality Chinese Painting Cross Stitch The “Fishing in the Mountain – stream and River Landscape” is an ink – and – wash painting on silk with colors, created by Tang Yin, a painter in the Ming Dynasty. 1. Scenic Beauty in the Painting In this painting, there are towering rocks and dense forests. Several…
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The Magnificent “Hundred Butterflies Picture” Cross – Stitch
Collection Quality Chinese Painting Cross Stitch Hundreds of Butterflies is a painting by Lang Shining（Giuseppe Castiglione） of the Qing Dynasty. 1. Vivid and Gorgeous Colors The colors in the “Hundred Butterflies Picture” are extremely vivid and bright. This characteristic is highly representative of Giuseppe Castiglione’s painting style. The rich and vibrant hues bring the entire picture…
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The Exquisite Cross – stitch of “Hundred Horses”
The “Hundred Horses” is a renowned painting work created by Giuseppe Castiglione, an Italian court painter during the Qing Dynasty, and it ranks among the top ten famous traditional Chinese paintings passed down through the ages. 1. The Magnificent and Lively Horse Images in the Cross – stitch The long scroll of the “Hundred Horses”…
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Cross – stitch “New Year’s Day Painting” – A Glimpse into Ancient Chinese New Year Customs
The “New Year’s Day Painting” depicts the traditional customs and activities of the ancient Chinese during the Chinese New Year. In addition, many of these paintings feature themes such as flowers or objects with auspicious meanings. These works of “New Year’s Day Painting” are known as “New Year’s Offering Paintings for Purification”. The so –…
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Cross – stitch “Hundred Deer Picture”
The “Hundred Deer Picture” was painted during the Qing Dynasty by Ignatius Sickeltart (1708 – 1780). He was from Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic) and a Jesuit missionary of the Catholic Church. In the 10th year of Qianlong’s reign, he was summoned to Beijing by imperial decree. At first, he worked in the…
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Cross – stitch of “Prosperous and Flourishing Scenes in a Golden Age”
Collector’s Quality Chinese Painting Cross Stitch This painting, “Prosperous and Flourishing Scenes in a Golden Age”, depicts the urban and rural landscapes of Suzhou during the Qianlong period with remarkable precision and detail. 1. Rich and Diverse Landscapes It vividly portrays the beautiful lake and mountain scenery in the Jiangnan region, including idyllic villages with…
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Cross – stitch of “Flower – and – Bird Painting”
Collection Quality Chinese Painting Cross Stitch The “Flower – and – Bird Painting” is a colored painting on silk created by Giuseppe Castiglione in the Qing Dynasty. 1. Exquisite Painting Techniques The painting techniques in this work are elaborate and delicate. The brushstrokes are fine and precise, showing the artist’s high – level skills. The…