Yuzhi gengzhi tu (Tilling and Weaving Illustrated)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of or Chiao Ping-Chen Jiao Bing Zhen's Yuzhi gengzhi tu (Tilling and Weaving Illustrated) 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
The "Yu zhi geng zhi tu" (Tilling and Weaving Illustrated), created by the Qing dynasty artist Jiao Bingzhen under Emperor Kangxi's commission, is an exquisite fusion of agricultural documentation and courtly artistry. This delicate handscroll presents 46 idyllic scenes of rice cultivation and silk production with poetic precision—peasants bent in rhythmic labor, water buffaloes plodding through flooded paddies, and weavers operating looms with serene focus. Rendered in meticulous ink and color on silk, Jiao synthesized Western perspective techniques learned from Jesuit missionaries with traditional Chinese gongbi brushwork, creating a groundbreaking visual record that elevated peasant life to imperial art. As one of the earliest Chinese works to integrate European chiaroscuro and spatial depth, it occupies a pivotal position in global art history, bridging Eastern and Western aesthetics during the early 18th century.
For contemporary spaces, select framed reproductions of individual scenes to cultivate refined harmony. A panoramic segment above a minimalist wooden desk animates an office with timeless diligence, while a tender planting scene softens a dining nook when printed on rice paper-mounted panels. Opt for warm walnut frames to complement the painting’s earthy ochres and indigo dyes, ensuring matting matches adjacent textiles. In loft-style interiors, display the full digital scroll replica as a focal wall mural (scaled to ~3m width) to contrast exposed brick with its delicate brushstrokes—balance its vertical composition with low-profile furniture. For boardrooms, pair a silkworm-rearing scene with celadon ceramics and bamboo plants to echo its agrarian grace, proving how 300-year-old agrarian poetry can nourish modern sophistication.
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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.
