Qing Dynasty Era Ancestral Portrait

In this oil-on-panel painting by American painter and printmaker Albion Harris Bicknell (1837-1915), two people are seen in conversation near a harbor. They stand beneath a column at...

"Yellow Jug & Pears" by Scottish painter David Mcleod Martin (1922-2018). Oil on canvas. Signed lower right corner. Dated 1998 on back of canvas. The pa...

An abstract painting by the contemporary artist MP Landis. September 2019. Titled "19.155". Acrylic and pastel on canvas. Landis is a painter of evocative surfaces that are rich with...

Created in the 1940s, this painting has an air of nostalgia and foreboding. It depicts a house set against the backdrop of not-so-distant skyscrapers. The city fades into gray in con...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period painting from the 19th century of an ancestral group portrait in custom frame. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Chinese history with this Qing Dynasty period painting, an ancestral group portrait from the 19th century that masterfully captures the essence of traditional Chinese society and family hierarchy. This vertical painting, housed in a custom composition wood frame with plexiglass, is a testament to the time-honored artistry of Qing Dynasty artists. Crafted on parchment paper, the painting displays generations of ancestors in a systematic, frontal arrangement. The chromatic spectrum of their robes - blues, reds, greens, golds, blacks, and oranges - adds vibrant depth to the ancestral tribute. Civil officials are distinguished by bird-adorned buzi, an emblem of their rank. In line with tradition, the portrait hierarchy descends from top to bottom - the older generation presides at the top, followed by subsequent generations. The men are positioned on the right, the women on the left, reflecting the societal norms of the period. Bordering the parchment, a silk frame contributes an elegant finish. Display this painting above a credenza, console table, or enfilade, and it promises to enhance any interior space with its captivating allure and cultural resonance. This Qing Dynasty painting...

Mid-19th century Chinese portrait of a lady painted on rice or pith paper. Qing dynasty. Gouache watercolors creating a rich tapestry of colors of this lady at ease. Note how 3-dimen...

Reflecting the role that ancestor worship played in Chinese culture, this Qing-dynasty painting depicts several generations of family, dressed in intricately-detailed and brilliantly...

Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor painting. Antique Chinese Ancestor paintings are sought after for their warm colors and traditional pa...