Handicraft-Art

A Cross – Stitch Tribute to Giuseppe Castiglione’s Artistry​ The Brocade Spring Picture, a remarkable creation by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688 – 1766), an Italian Jesuit priest and artist from Milan, has been ingeniously reimagined as a cross – stitch masterpiece. Castiglione, who arrived in China in 1715 during the 54th…

A Timeless Artwork with a Prosperous Message​ The traditional Chinese painting ‘Shi Shi Ru Yi’ by Zhang Daqian, a renowned master of Chinese art in the 20th century, is a masterpiece that has captivated audiences for decades. This painting, featuring plump and round persimmons symbolizing good luck and abundance, is…

An Introduction to the Masterpiece​ Chen Shaomei (1909 – 1954), a renowned Chinese painter in modern history, was especially proficient in landscape paintings. He blended the strength of the Northern School with the elegance of the Southern School, creating a distinct artistic style. Wangyunlou is one of his masterpieces, demonstrating…

A Masterpiece Reimagined “Han Yuan Tu” is a remarkable ink – and – color painting on silk created by Li Rongjin, a Yuan Dynasty artist. Presently, it’s housed in the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Li Rongjin, whose courtesy name was Gongyan, was active around the early Zhizheng era (1341…

The Timeless Allure of “Five Oxen Picture”​ “Five Oxen Picture” has long been lauded as “a remarkable piece of art, with the five oxen exuding an air of grandeur.” Created by Han Huang (韩滉)(723 – 787 AD), a native of Chang’an (present – day Xi’an, Shaanxi Province) during the Tang…

A Timeless Masterpiece Comes to Life in Threads​ The “Mountain Residence” by Qian Xuan, a renowned artist of the Yuan Dynasty, is a painting that has long captivated art enthusiasts around the world. Housed in the prestigious Palace Museum in Beijing, this artwork depicts a serene and idyllic scene of…

A Masterpiece of East-Meets-West Artistry Cross-stitch enthusiasts, get ready to embark on a truly unique project! Giuseppe Castiglione’s “Cranes Under Blossoming Trees” is a stunning fusion of Western realism and Chinese traditional painting. Created by the Italian missionary-turned-court painter during the Qing Dynasty, this artwork is a perfect blend of…

In the rich tapestry of Chinese art history, Qian Weicheng’s (钱维城)”Wan You Tong Chun Tu” stands as a remarkable masterpiece. Qian Weicheng(钱维城), originally named Xinlai, styled Zongpan, and known by the sobriquet Chashan, hailed from Wujin, Jiangsu. He was the top – scorer in the imperial examination in the 10th…

A Glimpse into the Original Artwork​ The “Richness and Happiness” painting was created by Huang Jiming(黄际明), a court painter in the late Qing Dynasty. Although his birth and death years remain unknown, he was the foreman of the Ruyi Studio in the Forbidden City. Huang (黄际明)was highly skilled in various…

A Glimpse into the Original Artwork​ The “Lotus Boat Late Berth” is a masterpiece from the Qing Dynasty. This particular piece is the third folio of the “Album of Paintings of Ladies”. It depicts a midsummer scene where willow trees provide ample shade. There is an open pavilion by the…

A Glimpse into the Imperial Heritage​ The “Xianhu Shujing” scroll, a creation of Emperor Qianlong during the Qing Dynasty, has a storied past as an old – time treasure in the Qing Palace. Measuring 82 cm in length and 36 cm in width, this original kesi painting was a work…

In the rich tapestry of Chinese art history, there are masterpieces that have withstood the test of time, captivating audiences with their beauty and storytelling. One such gem is “Spring Boudoir Tired Reading Picture” by Leng Mei(冷枚), a renowned court painter of the Qing Dynasty. Now, this classic has been…

In the rich tapestry of Chinese art history, Yu Xi(余樨), a court painter in the Qing Dynasty, left an indelible mark with his exquisite flower and bird paintings. Now, you have the unique opportunity to bring this traditional Eastern aesthetic to life through cross – stitch.​ The Allure of Yu…