About the Original Artwork
“Pine, Plum and Two Cranes” is a hanging scroll by the Qing-dynasty bird-and-flower painter Shen Quan, painted in his later years. Two red-crowned cranes, one looking up and one bending down, stand beneath an old pine beside blossoming plum, bamboo and rock, rendered in fine brushwork and rich colour. The original, ink and colour on silk, is in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.
Meaning
Pine and crane are the classic Chinese symbols of longevity, and the plum blossom of resilience and purity: a traditional birthday and blessing painting for a living room or entrance hall.
About This Reproduction
This is a high-quality giclée (fine-art print) reproduction on xuan paper, not an original antique or hand-painted artwork. Our scroll is enlarged from the original and is not actual size. Each piece is made to order and inspected before shipping.
About the Artist
Shen Quan (1682–after 1762), also known as Shen Nanpin, was a Qing-dynasty painter of birds, flowers and animals. In 1731 he was invited to Nagasaki, Japan, where he taught for three years; his style, the “Nanpin school”, had a lasting influence on Japanese painting.
Mounting & Craftsmanship
Each scroll is hand-mounted in our own mounting workshop, with over 15 years of experience. We use traditional silk brocade borders and wooden scroll rollers, so the scroll hangs flat and stays durable over time.
Size
Full scroll: 143 × 55 cm (56.3″ × 21.7″) (H × W) (±3 cm, hand-mounted)
Shipping & Processing
Processing time: 3 business days (each scroll is made to order)
Shipping: Free worldwide shipping
Estimated delivery: 7–12 business days depending on destination
Returns
30-day returns. See our Refund & Returns Policy.
Care Instructions
Avoid direct sunlight and humid environments
Roll the scroll gently when storing
Keep away from sharp objects to protect the silk border
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