Six Persimmons
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mu Qi's Six Persimmons 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
In the hushed tranquility of monochrome ink, Mu Qi’s Six Persimmons (13th century) unfolds as a masterclass in Zen minimalism. This iconic Southern Song Dynasty painting, rendered in delicate brushstrokes on paper, arranges six unassuming fruits with poetic precision—each persimmon’s weight, texture, and spatial rhythm resonating like a meditative chant. Mu Qi, a Chan Buddhist monk-artist, eschews ornamentation to reveal the essence of objects, his "reduced ink" (jianbi) technique distilling form to its spiritual core. Celebrated as a pinnacle of Mushin (no-mind) aesthetics, the work transcends mere still life; its asymmetrical balance and "empty" background influenced later ink masters like Sesshū and embodies the wabi-sabi ideal of impermanent beauty. Housed Kyoto’s Daitoku-ji Temple, it remains a touchstone of East Asian art history.
For contemporary spaces, Six Persimmons offers versatile harmony. Its muted ink tones thrive in minimalist or Japandi interiors, where a matte black frame would honor its austere elegance. Position it in a study or meditation nook to amplify contemplative energy, ensuring 1:2 wall-to-art ratio for impact (the original’s modest 36x38cm scale suits intimate settings). Pair with raw linen textiles, a low wooden table, and a single ikebana arrangement to echo its negative-space philosophy. In offices, flank it with vertical calligraphy scrolls or offset its softness against concrete walls—the persimmons’ organic curves subtly temper sterile environments. For color cohesion, pull in charcoal grays or warm ochre accents to mirror the ink’s subtle tonal gradations.
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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.
