Gu-Family Embroidery of “Masterpieces of the Song and Yuan Dynasties” by Han Ximeng
This album consists of eight works of embroidered copies of paintings dated to the Song and Yuan dynasties. The works are as follows: Washing a Horse (Xima tu), Hyacinth Beans and Dragonflies (Biandou qingting tu), Quail (Chunniao tu), Recluse Fishing on Flower Brook (Huaxi yuyin tu), Patching a Surcoat (Bugun tu), Squirrel and Grapes (Putao songshu tu), Landscape by the Mi Family (Mihua shanshui tu), and Auspicious Deer (Ruilu tu).album leaf 1: Washing a Horse
Han Ximeng (1543 – 1607)
Han Ximeng (1543-1607): Renowned Chinese artist specializing in exquisite Suzhou embroidery. Famous for recreating Song & Yuan masterpieces, her intricate floral and bird designs are highly collectible.
About this artwork
- Title: Gu-Family Embroidery of “Masterpieces of the Song and Yuan Dynasties” by Han Ximeng
- Artist: Han Ximeng
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Pastels
- Perceived brightness: brilliant