Mynah Birds
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Xu Beihong's Mynah Birds 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
Xu Beihong's Mynah Birds is a captivating masterpiece that exudes vitality through its elegant brushwork. Created circa 1942 during the artist's mature period, this ink-and-color painting showcases his signature fusion of Chinese literati tradition with Western realism techniques. Two lively mynahs perch dynamically on blossoming branches, their glossy black plumage rendered with rhythmic ink strokes while delicate pink peach blossoms soften the composition. As China's pioneering modern art educator who studied in Paris, Xu revolutionized 20th-century Chinese painting by balancing anatomical accuracy with xieyi (freehand) spontaneity. The artwork represents his philosophy of "using Western methods to improve Chinese art," making it historically significant as a bridge between Eastern and Western aesthetics. The cheerful birds symbolize auspiciousness in Chinese culture, their harmonious interaction reflecting Xu's optimistic spirit during wartime China.
For interior styling, Mynah Birds brings sophisticated cultural resonance to modern spaces. In a minimalist office, a medium-sized reproduction (about 90cm width) above a rosewood console would create an elegant focal point, with the painting's peach blossom hues subtly echoed through ceramic vases or upholstery accents. The artwork complements both contemporary and Oriental-themed interiors—pair it with clean-lined furniture to highlight its classical charm or with carved wooden screens for richer cultural layering. In residential spaces, install it where natural light enhances the ink's tonal variations, preferably in reading nooks or dining areas to encourage contemplative appreciation. The painting's balanced composition works well above eye-level displays of blue-and-white porcelain or beside calligraphy works, creating visual dialogue between different art forms while maintaining sufficient negative space to prevent overcrowding its delicate details.
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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.
