Five coloured Parakeet on a Blossoming Apricot Tree
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Huizong Emperor's Five coloured Parakeet on a Blossoming Apricot Tree into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Emperor Huizong's Five-Colored Parakeet on a Blossoming Apricot Tree is a poetic masterpiece of the Northern Song Dynasty (1107 CE), embodying the refined elegance of imperial court painting. The delicate composition captures a moment of tranquil harmony: a vivid parakeet perched gracefully on slender apricot branches, its iridescent plumage contrasted against tender pink blossoms and ink-washed stems. Huizong's signature "slender gold" calligraphy adds rhythmic balance, while his meticulous gongbi technique achieves almost scientific precision in depicting nature. As a rare surviving work by the artist-emperor, it represents the pinnacle of Chinese bird-and-flower painting (hua niao), blending Daoist reverence for nature with Confucian ideals of order. The painting's subdued mineral pigments on silk create an ethereal luminosity, making it a seminal work that influenced East Asian art for centuries.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece inspires sophisticated decor. A high-quality reproduction (recommended 60x90cm) makes a striking focal point in minimalist interiors – position it above a Ming-style console or adjacent to floor-to-ceiling windows where natural light enhances its delicate hues. Pair with neutral linen upholstery or pale oak furniture to allow the painting's blushing pinks and jade greens to shine. In offices, it fosters contemplative energy when displayed near reading nooks with celadon ceramic lamps. For color continuity, introduce accents like persimmon-hued cushions or malachite bookends. The vertical composition suits narrow walls in entryways or between bookshelves, while gilt frames (3-5cm width) respectfully echo Huizong's gold ink. Avoid competing artworks nearby; this painting commands solitary appreciation as emperors intended.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
