Figure Studies
Scholar and Attendant by Flowering Trees
Qian Hui'an
A serene 19th-century Chinese ink and wash painting depicting a scholar and his attendant amidst blooming spring branches.
Figures and Child by a Cauldron
Qian Hui'an
1875 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 19th-century Chinese album leaf depicting a serene landscape scene with figures in a delicate, muted palette.
$243
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Where it works
A soft, restrained artwork in a warmer tonal register — softens a polished room without loosening it.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Study · Office
- Placement
- Flexible for shelves, pairings, and smaller wall moments
- Walls
- Best on mid-tone or darker walls
- Color notes
- Soft white, Soft gray
About the piece
Created by the prominent Shanghai School artist Qian Hui'an in 1875, this album leaf exemplifies the delicate ink-and-wash technique of the Late Qing period. The scene features legendary or immortal figures in a contemplative landscape, characterized by fine line-work, sophisticated compositional balance, and a subtle use of color that brings a sense of refined tranquility to any space.
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