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Gongbi Animal Art

Cypresses and Deer (柏鹿图) | Qing Dynasty / Shen Quan(沈铨)

A Symphony of Realism and Auspiciousness: Shen Quan’s "Cypress and Deer" (Bai Lu Tu)

This article explores the exquisite "Cypress and Deer" (Bai Lu Tu) by the mid-Qing master Shen Quan. It analyzes his unique "Nanping Style," characterized by meticulous realism and vibrant colors, the profound auspicious symbolism of the cypress and deer, and his significant historical influence on the development of the Nagasaki School in Japan.

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