{"product_id":"album-of-blossoming-plum-li-fangying","title":"Album of Blossoming Plum - Li Fangying","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate ink study of a blossoming plum branch by the Qing dynasty artist Li Fangying, capturing the essence of the literati painting tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLi Fangying, a member of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou, produced this ink study of a plum branch during the Qing dynasty. The work displays the characteristic economy of line associated with the literati tradition, where the artist prioritises the expression of the subject over strict anatomical accuracy. The plum blossom, or mei, holds a specific place in Chinese art as a symbol of resilience, given its tendency to bloom amidst the cold of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is sparse, allowing the negative space of the paper to function as an active element. Li Fangying employs varying ink tones to suggest the texture of the gnarled branch, contrasting this with the delicate, almost skeletal outlines of the blossoms. The calligraphic brushwork seen in the branch structure demonstrates the artist's training in traditional script, where the movement of the brush dictates the form. The inclusion of poetic inscription and red seals provides a balance to the visual weight of the branch, grounding the image within the scholarly tradition of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the individualistic approach of the Yangzhou school, which moved away from the rigid academic styles of earlier centuries. By focusing on the plum branch, Li Fangying captures a moment of quiet observation. The ink wash is applied with precision, creating a sense of movement that suggests the branch is swaying gently. This print captures the subtle tonal shifts of the original ink, preserving the texture of the paper and the fluidity of the brushstrokes. It is a study in restraint, offering a meditative quality suitable for a quiet space.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/the-melons-shitao\" 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;\"\u003eThe Melons by Shitao\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/blossoming-plum-jin-nong\" 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;\"\u003eBlossoming Plum by Jin Nong\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Li Fangying","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115607392591,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115612701007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115612733775,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115612766543,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115612799311,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115612832079,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115612864847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115612897615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115612930383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115612963151,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115612995919,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115613028687,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Album-of-Blossoming-Plum_Poster_CompositorV1_1791935924156.jpg?v=1791946186","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/album-of-blossoming-plum-li-fangying","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}