W260 X H350mm, China
After the description from yesterday’s post, would you be able to tell whom these Gods are?
The two prints are of the same theme, Fu shou and Xi (Blessing, longevity and happiness). This particular print is from the school of Zhuxian which are characterized by bolder lines, vivid colours and more dramatic composition. The school of Zhuxian is recognized as one of the 4 main schools of Chinese wood block printing. The print from yesterday’s post with finer lines, more detail description and paler colours are from Yangjiabu school, one of the most popular school in the Ming and Qing dynasty.
It is interesting to compare two prints of the same theme and see how the artisan depicts the prints, almost like saying the same phrase with two different dialect.
Come to see the actual print and many others at the
New Year Print Exhibition
MOUNTAIN FOLKCRAFT
CHINESE WOOD BLOCK PRINT COLLECTION
Mountain Folkcraft 