{"title":"Yun Shouping","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"carnations-and-amaranthus-yun-shouping","title":"Carnations and Amaranthus - Yun Shouping","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate fan painting by Yun Shouping, featuring carnations and amaranthus rendered in the traditional 'boneless' ink and colour technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fan painting by Yun Shouping, a master of the early Qing Dynasty, demonstrates the 'boneless' (mogu) technique. This method avoids the use of dark ink outlines, relying instead on direct application of colour washes to define form. The composition features a delicate arrangement of carnations and amaranthus, rendered with a light touch that captures the organic grace of the flora. The soft, muted palette emphasises the natural textures of the petals and leaves, creating a sense of quiet observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYun Shouping was instrumental in reviving the bird-and-flower genre during the seventeenth century. His approach prioritised the spirit of the subject over rigid realism. The fan format, a popular medium for literati artists, dictates the curved composition, which the artist balances with calligraphic inscriptions and red seals on the left and right sides. These elements provide a formal structure to the otherwise fluid botanical forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper surface retains a subtle texture, typical of traditional Chinese fan leaves. The ink work is precise, showing the artist's control over brush pressure and water content. By focusing on the interplay between the amaranthus and the carnations, Yun Shouping creates a balanced visual dialogue. The work reflects the aesthetic values of the period, where simplicity and technical refinement were highly regarded. This print captures the original nuances of the ink and colour, offering a clear view of the artist's brushwork and the subtle gradients of the wash. It is a representative example of the literati tradition, where painting served as a medium for personal expression and scholarly appreciation of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oosterse-tuin-met-pagode-jan-brandes\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOosterse tuin met pagode - Jan Brandes — Jan Brandes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yun Shouping","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807354884431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807433494863,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807433527631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807433560399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807433593167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807433625935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807433658703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807433691471,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807433724239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807433757007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807433789775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807433822543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Carnations-and-Amaranthus_Poster_CompositorV1_1789661711239.jpg?v=1789662475"},{"product_id":"lotuses-on-a-summer-evening-yun-shouping","title":"Lotuses on a Summer Evening - Yun Shouping","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate study of lotus flowers by the Qing Dynasty master Yun Shouping, executed in the traditional boneless ink and colour technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYun Shouping, also known as Nantian, was a central figure in the Orthodox school of Qing Dynasty painting. He is particularly recognised for his revival of the 'boneless' (mogu) technique, a method of painting that eschews traditional ink outlines in favour of direct colour application. This approach allows for a soft, atmospheric quality that captures the ephemeral nature of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the lotus flowers are rendered with a delicate touch. The artist uses subtle gradations of ink and pigment to suggest the weight of the leaves and the translucency of the petals. The composition is balanced, with the vertical stems providing a sense of structure against the broader, rounded forms of the foliage. The negative space surrounding the plants creates a quiet, contemplative mood, typical of the literati tradition where the artist seeks to express the inner spirit of the subject rather than a mere physical likeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of calligraphy in the upper left corner is an integral component of the work. It provides a poetic context, linking the visual imagery to the cultural and philosophical traditions of the period. The ink wash technique creates a sense of depth without relying on Western perspective, instead using the varying density of the ink to create a layered effect. The muted palette, dominated by soft greens, earthy browns, and pale pinks, reflects the artist's focus on natural harmony and restraint. This piece demonstrates the technical precision and aesthetic sensitivity that defined Yun Shouping's career, offering a window into the refined artistic practices of seventeenth-century China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/willow-and-magpie-fachang-muqi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWillow and Magpie - Fachang Muqi — Fachang Muqi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yun Shouping","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807549886799,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807557325135,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807557357903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807557390671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807557423439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807557456207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807557488975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807557521743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807557554511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807557587279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807557620047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807557652815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lotuses-on-a-Summer-Evening_Poster_CompositorV1_1789663123942.jpg?v=1789664174"},{"product_id":"tree-peonies-yun-shouping","title":"Tree Peonies - Yun Shouping","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined example of the 'boneless' painting technique by Qing Dynasty master Yun Shouping, featuring delicate tree peonies rendered in ink and colour on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYun Shouping, also known as Nantian, was a central figure in the orthodox tradition of Qing Dynasty painting. He is particularly recognised for his mastery of the 'boneless' (mogu) technique, a method of painting that eschews heavy ink outlines in favour of direct colour application. This approach allows for a soft, atmospheric quality that captures the delicate texture of flower petals and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the tree peonies emerge from a muted, earthy background. The artist uses subtle gradations of pink, white, and pale violet to render the blossoms, creating a sense of volume and weight without relying on rigid structural lines. The leaves and stems are depicted with fluid, calligraphic brushwork that suggests growth and movement. The composition is balanced, with the flowers arranged in a naturalistic cluster that draws the eye across the silk surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYun Shouping's work reflects the literati ideal of capturing the spirit of the subject rather than a mere photographic likeness. His influence on later generations of Chinese painters was significant, as he revitalised the bird-and-flower genre by blending traditional techniques with a personal, lyrical sensibility. The inclusion of calligraphy in the upper left corner provides a poetic context, connecting the visual imagery to the broader tradition of Chinese scholar-painting. This print preserves the subtle tonal shifts of the original silk, offering a clear view of the artist's brush control and his ability to convey the ephemeral nature of the peony in full bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-blossoms-in-moonlight-yan-hui\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePlum Blossoms in Moonlight - Yan Hui — Yan Hui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yun Shouping","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807665721679,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807736664399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807736697167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807736729935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807736762703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807736795471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807736828239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807736861007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807736893775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807736926543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807736959311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807736992079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tree-Peonies_Poster_CompositorV1_1789664650777.jpg?v=1789665236"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/yun-shouping.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}