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Inspired by the 18th Century Italian painter Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), who became a court painter to the Emperor of China and brought the Western style of perspective to Chinese painting.



The crane is the most popular bird in Chinese history and is the symbol of longevity and auspiciousness.  In ancient China the crane was regarded a having a long life span.  It also represents a lasting soaring spirit, health and happiness.  Other symbols of longevity that are depicted in these paintings are pine trees and peaches. 



This painting is mounted on a neutral mount board with a black core. The glass is museum quality non-reflective and the frame is custom made solid wood boxy style.

Materials used:

gouache on canvas

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Dancing Cranes 2 (2019)
Gouache painting
by Nicola Mountney

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Inspired by the 18th Century Italian painter Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), who became a court painter to the Emperor of China and brought the Western style of perspective to Chinese painting.



The crane is the most popular bird in Chinese history and is the symbol of longevity and auspiciousness.  In ancient China the crane was regarded a having a long life span.  It also represents a lasting soaring spirit, health and happiness.  Other symbols of longevity that are depicted in these paintings are pine trees and peaches. 



This painting is mounted on a neutral mount board with a black core. The glass is museum quality non-reflective and the frame is custom made solid wood boxy style.

Materials used:

gouache on canvas

Tags:
#landscape #birds #interior design #atmospheric #elegant #asian art #symbolic art #cranes #chinese art #dancing cranes 

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Nicola spent 10 years studying Buddhist thangka (scroll) painting and from there developed a unique style of painting with a strong emphasis on colour and detail. Moving away from... Read more

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