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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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A bold, expressive calligraphic rendering of the Chinese character for happiness, created by Empress Dowager Cixi during the late Qing Dynasty.
This work displays the Chinese character 'Fu', meaning happiness or good fortune, rendered in a bold, expressive calligraphic style. Empress Dowager Cixi, the de facto ruler of China during the late Qing Dynasty, produced numerous calligraphic works and paintings, often presenting them as gifts to officials or foreign dignitaries to maintain political favour and social standing. The brushwork here is notable for its confidence and scale, filling the vertical format with sweeping, fluid strokes that demonstrate a mastery of ink control.
The character is executed with a thick, saturated ink that contrasts against the aged, neutral tone of the paper. The composition is balanced, with the left radical and the right component of the character interacting to create a sense of movement and weight. At the top, a red seal provides a visual anchor, identifying the work as an imperial production. Such pieces were not merely decorative; they functioned as extensions of the Empress Dowager's authority and personal cultivation. The physical presence of the ink, with its visible texture and varying density, reveals the speed and pressure applied by the artist during the act of writing.
In the context of late 19th-century Chinese court life, calligraphy remained a primary indicator of status and moral character. By producing these large-scale characters, Cixi participated in a long tradition of imperial patronage and artistic practice. The work is presented here as a high-quality fine art print, capturing the subtle tonal variations of the original ink and the texture of the paper support. It offers a direct connection to the aesthetic preferences of the Qing court, providing a clear example of the formalised yet dynamic nature of imperial calligraphy.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
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From £28
A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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