{"product_id":"reminiscences-of-qinhuai-river-shitao","title":"Reminiscences of Qinhuai River - Shitao","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene ink wash painting by Shitao, depicting two figures in a pavilion amidst misty mountains and dense foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eShitao, born Zhu Ruoji, occupies a unique position in the history of Chinese painting. As a member of the Ming dynasty imperial clan who became a Buddhist monk after the fall of the Ming, his work reflects a life of displacement and personal reflection. This piece belongs to his celebrated album, Reminiscences of Qinhuai River, which captures scenes from his travels around Nanjing. \n\nThe composition employs a delicate balance between negative space and ink application. A small, open-sided pavilion sits nestled among dense, dark foliage, providing a quiet shelter for two figures. Behind this structure, a mountain rises, its form softened by atmospheric mist and light washes of ink. Shitao uses a calligraphic brush technique to define the trees and the architectural lines, while the mountain is rendered with softer, layered tones that suggest depth without relying on rigid perspective. \n\nThe palette is restrained, favouring monochromatic ink tones with subtle applications of colour to suggest the warmth of the thatched roof and the natural environment. The work demonstrates his rejection of the rigid stylistic conventions prevalent in the orthodox painting schools of his time. Instead, he prioritises personal expression and a direct engagement with the natural world. The inclusion of red seals in the lower corner provides a visual anchor, balancing the weight of the foliage on the left. This print captures the quietude of the original, offering a glimpse into the contemplative practice of one of the most innovative painters of the early Qing period.\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\/actor-in-chinese-play-yamamura-toyonari\" 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;\"\u003eActor in Chinese Play - Yamamura Toyonari — Yamamura Kōka\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/catching-fireflies-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eCatching Fireflies - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shitao","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58174271127887,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58175269372239,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58175269405007,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58175269437775,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58175269470543,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58175269503311,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58175269536079,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58175269568847,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58175269601615,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58175269634383,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58175269667151,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58175269699919,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Reminiscences-of-Qinhuai-River_Poster_CompositorV1_1783479009166.jpg?v=1783587131","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/reminiscences-of-qinhuai-river-shitao","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}