Feasting on Peaches and Plums on a Spring Evening

Wang Yiting

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

"Spring Evening" and "Fruit Still Life"

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Feasting on Peaches and Plums on a Spring Evening," created by Wang Yiting in the early 20th century, exemplifies the artist's mastery of traditional Chinese painting techniques while integrating modern sensibilities. The work reflects the cultural significance of seasonal festivities in Chinese society, emphasizing themes of abundance and the appreciation of nature through its vibrant depiction of fruit and serene ambiance.

Description of the work:

"Feasting on Peaches and Plums on a Spring Evening," created by Wang Yiting, features a harmonious composition that highlights a lavish arrangement of ripe peaches and plums, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. The painting employs a delicate color palette and meticulous brushwork, characteristic of traditional Chinese still life, to evoke a serene atmosphere reflective of the spring season.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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