Size: 67cm*170cm

Origin: Tianjin

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It is one of the three famous New Year Pictures in China, which first appeared in Yangliuqing Town, west suburb of Tianjin in 17th century. Yangliuqing New Year Picture combines the methods of woodcarving and manual color drawing characters. Yangliuqing New Year Picture takes as the raw materials the daily life, folk Tailor-made and history stories processed either directly or indirectly, which is a popular folk art widely accepted by many people. Yangliuqing New Year pictures are characterised by their combination of block print and coloured hand drawing. The painting tradition passed down from the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties, and the integration of techniques of Gongbi figure paintings (gongbi is a traditional Chinese realistic painting characterised by fine brushwork and close attention to detail) into the folk New Year pictures enabled an organic combination of wood engraving with hand painting.

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The folk painting called "Longevity" is part of the Chinese New Year paintings.

It depicts an elderly person sitting in a chair, holding a bouquet of flowers.

This painting shows the longing for a long and happy life in traditional Chinese culture.

In Chinese culture, longevity is seen as a blessing, and people wish to have a long and healthy life.

The painting conveys people's desire for a long and happy life by depicting the image of the elderly person and the flowers in their hands.

This painting uses traditional Chinese painting techniques, including ink wash painting and line drawing.

The painter uses delicate brushstrokes and rich colors to vividly present the image of the elderly person on the canvas.

At the same time, the painter skillfully uses lines and shadows to make the painting more three-dimensional and lively.

This painting style not only has artistic value but also carries the essence and historical significance of traditional Chinese culture.

The theme of this painting is longevity, which is closely related to the traditional customs of the Chinese New Year.

During the Chinese New Year, people will hold various celebrations, one of which is to hang decorations with auspicious meanings.

This painting, as one of the works, also symbolizes people's pursuit and blessings for a better life.

It can be placed in homes or offices, bringing joy and satisfaction to people.

In summary, the folk painting called "Longevity" has become a beautiful scenic spot in Chinese New Year paintings with its unique artistic style and rich cultural connotations.

It not only demonstrates the charm of traditional Chinese culture but also conveys people's yearning for a better life and blessings.