1970s Qiu Ying "Narcissus and Plum" National Palace Museum Framed Lithograph

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A beautiful and elegant vintage mid-century museum reproduction lithograph print of "Narcissus and Plum" (水仙 臘梅), originally painted by the … Read more A beautiful and elegant vintage mid-century museum reproduction lithograph print of "Narcissus and Plum" (水仙 臘梅), originally painted by the legendary Ming Dynasty master artist Qiu Ying (15th–16th Century).

This official edition was published and issued by the prestigious National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan, during the late 1960s to early 1970s for international collectors. It is rendered on a heavy, high-quality art paper with a textured matte finish that beautifully replicates the look of traditional scroll paper. The piece features a serene, sophisticated monochromatic color palette of indigo and navy ink wash over a tranquil celadon green-tinted background. The scene depicts elegant blooming daffodils gracefully reaching upward beneath a delicate, flowering winter plum branch, accompanied by classical poetic calligraphy and the artist's structural seal stamps.

The print comes beautifully housed in its original mid-century custom frame, meticulously completed by the historic Aaron Brothers Art Marts. It is encased in a classic metallic gold-gilded wood molding with a clean white inner mat board. The reverse side retains its original, highly collectible 1970s retail framing label, proving its excellent mid-century provenance. An instant touch of class for a gallery wall, transitional entryway, or Hollywood Regency dining space.

COLOR VARIATION & AESTHETIC STYLE:
Please note that this official museum edition features a deliberate, rare monochromatic blue-
green/teal color palette. While Qiu Ying's original 16th-century hanging scroll contains
vibrant polychrome pigments (including rich woody browns and bright, wax-yellow plum
blossoms), this authorized museum printing strips away the warm tones. This specific design
choice creates a striking, cool wintry aesthetic that highlights the master's crisp, delicate brush
ink work, resulting in an exceptionally elegant scholar-style display piece.
The back of the frame retains its authentic, bilingual (English and Japanese) historical description
booklet detailing the artist's life, the background of the 1548 Ming Dynasty composition, and its
dedication to his top patron, Xiang Yuanbian.


• Brand/Artist: Qiu Ying (Ch'iu Ying) / National Palace Museum (Taipei)
• Period: 1970s
• Styles: Chinoiserie, Traditional Asian, Asian Modern
• Materials: Lithograph Print, Heavy Paper/Silk Matte, Wood Frame, Glass
• Main Colors: Celadon Mint Green, Indigo Blue, Metallic Gold
• Dimensions: 16.0" W × 1.0" D × 22.0" H
• Item Weight: 3 lbs 3 oz
• Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition (original frame, intact backing)


• Category: Prints
• Sub-Category: Lithographs
• Medium: Lithograph / Offset Lithograph
• Period: 1970s
• Subject: Botanical / Floral (or Asian / Chinoiserie if available)
• Framing: Framed (with Glass) See less