Chinese Gongbi Bird-and-Flower Painting – Dawn Mist over Quiet Ripples

$5,300.00

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Curated & Unique

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Artist-created limited edition. Once sold out, it will not be restocked.
Dimension

114 × 80 cm / 44.9 × 31.5 in

Materials

Ink and Color on Silk
Gongbi with Heavy Color
Unframed
Not ready to hang
Signed by the artist

Gongbi is a traditional Chinese meticulous painting technique characterized by precise brushwork, controlled lines, and carefully layered color.

Mounting & Shipping

The painting is currently not fully mounted or framed. The silk artwork is backed with Xuan paper for support and will be carefully rolled for shipping.
If you would like professional mounting before shipment, please contact us. Jing Li can recommend a mounting design based on the composition, colors, character of the artwork, and your interior preferences.

Hand-Painted Character

Each artwork is individually painted by hand in the tradition of Chinese bird-and-flower painting, using fine brushwork, carefully layered color, and techniques suited to each composition. Subtle variations in linework, color depth, tonal transitions, and small details are part of its unique handmade character.
Because every piece is painted by hand, slight differences from the reference images are natural and expected. These variations make each recreated artwork uniquely its own.

Time to make

30-35 Days

Care

Avoid direct sunlight, high humidity, and sudden temperature changes
Handle with clean, dry hands and avoid touching the painted surface
Keep away from water and chemical cleaners
For long-term display, professional framing or traditional mounting is recommended
Store rolled only for temporary transport; for long-term preservation, keep the artwork properly mounted or laid flat in archival conditions

Free Worldwide Shipping

Please allow 1–2 business days for quality inspection and packaging before shipment.

Delivery: Approximately 7–12 business days after dispatch, depending on customs and local handling.

Returns: Final Sale

Damaged Items: We pack every piece with care. If your item arrives damaged, please Contact us with photos within 48 hours of delivery. Once confirmed, we’ll make it right with a replacement, repair solution or refund at no extra cost to you.

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Early spring settles softly over Swan Lake.

Morning mist drifts across the water as cherry blossoms open along the shore, their pale petals falling gently onto the lake like scattered snow. Among the quiet ripples, a small group of swans bathe, glide, and linger at ease.

In Dawn Mist over Quiet Ripples, Jing Li captures the delicate moment when spring is just beginning to awaken. White swans, flowering branches, blue-violet irises, and mist-covered water unfold slowly across the composition in soft blue-gray tones.

Painted in the Chinese Gongbi tradition, the work is built through precise lines and carefully layered color. The detailed rendering of feathers, petals, water, and foliage gives the scene a sense of quiet clarity, while the restrained palette preserves the softness of the morning mist.

A painting of early spring, still water, and the gentle moment when nature begins to stir again.

About the Artist

Jing Li

Trained in traditional Chinese flower-and-bird painting at the China Academy of Art, Li Jing draws inspiration from seasonal blossoms, classical brushwork, and the quiet poetry of nature. Rooted in the traditions of Song and Yuan painting, her work brings together delicate ink, restrained color, and a contemporary sense of stillness, carrying the grace and warmth of Chinese painting into everyday spaces.