{"product_id":"flowering-crabapple-and-pair-of-birds-shen-quan","title":"Flowering Crabapple and Pair of Birds - Shen Quan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined bird-and-flower painting by the Qing Dynasty master Shen Quan, featuring a pair of birds on a blooming crabapple branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShen Quan, also known as Shen Nanpin, was a master of the bird-and-flower genre during the Qing Dynasty. His work is defined by a meticulous approach to natural observation, combined with the traditional techniques of ink wash painting. This piece depicts a pair of birds perched upon a gnarled crabapple branch, set against a large, weathered rock formation. The composition balances the delicate, blooming flowers with the solid, textured mass of the stone, creating a sense of quiet equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs fine brushwork to capture the texture of the feathers and the rough bark of the tree. The crabapple blossoms are rendered with subtle tonal variations, suggesting depth and volume without relying on heavy shading. Shen Quan spent time in Nagasaki, Japan, where his style exerted a measurable influence on the development of the Maruyama-Shijo school. His ability to blend decorative precision with a realistic depiction of flora and fauna made his work highly sought after by collectors in both China and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the calligraphic quality of the branches contrasts with the softer, more rounded forms of the petals and the birds. The inclusion of the rock provides a vertical anchor for the horizontal sweep of the flowering branch. The silk support allows for a smooth, luminous finish, which enhances the subtle gradations of ink and colour. This print reproduces the original composition, maintaining the balance between the negative space of the background and the detailed foreground elements. It is a representative example of the refined aesthetic that defined the professional painting circles of the eighteenth century, where technical skill and adherence to classical motifs were held in high regard.\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=\"\/de\/products\/flowers-and-birds-zhang-ruoai\" 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;\"\u003eFlowers and Birds by Zhang Ruoai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/flowers-of-the-twelve-months-zhang-xiong\" 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;\"\u003eFlowers of the Twelve Months by Zhang Xiong\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shen Quan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115599266127,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115602870607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115602903375,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115602936143,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115602968911,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115603001679,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115603034447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115603067215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115603099983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115603132751,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115603165519,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115603198287,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Flowering-Crabapple-and-Pair-of-Birds_Poster_CompositorV1_1791935624658.jpg?v=1791945727","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/flowering-crabapple-and-pair-of-birds-shen-quan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}