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Qing-dynasty Floral Embroidery on Carmine-Red Ground

Qing-dynasty Floral Embroidery on Carmine-Red Ground

Embroidery & Crafe

Long regarded as the reclusive emblem of autumn—cool in temperament and quietly aloof—the chrysanthemum finds a striking reinterpretation in this Qing-dynasty embroidery.

Composed on a rare carmine-red satin ground, the work departs from the flower’s customary restraint. Petals are articulated in deep azure silk, their tensile elegance rendered with clarity and composure, while nuanced touches of crimson animate the flower’s heart. The warm chromatic field lends the composition an unexpected radiance, allowing the autumn blooms to unfold with luminous vitality rather than solitude.

A bird alights upon the branch, its iridescent plumage subtly shimmering—an implicit emblem of longevity and auspicious blessing within the traditional visual lexicon. Together, these elements articulate a refined aesthetic proposition: that the most cultivated spirit may flourish within the most ardent of grounds.

Dimensions:
Frame: 87 × 37 cm
Embroidery: 60 × 18.5 cm

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