"12 inch x 9 inch" Hand Embellished Limited Edition Giclee Set
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"12 x 9 Mini Print Set of 4 Prints"
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Title: "12 inch x 9 inch Mini Print Set" Medium: Hand Embellished Giclee on Paper Edition Size: 200 S/N Worldwide Copyright: © Caroline Young, All Rights Reserved Dimensions: 12 inches tall by 9 inches wide unframed Care: Do Not Hang In Direct Sunlight Frame: Custom Framing Available for Customer at Additional Cost - Final Frame Size Depends on Frame Selection Offered At: $ 500 You will be billed $500 plus $25 Shipping/Handling/Insurance. Please use our contact page if you would like this artwork Custom Framed.
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"Li Wa Revisted" Story
A wealthy man had a handsome son who showed great promise in his studies. He decided to send the young man to Xian to take the imperial exams, in the hopes of securing a high government post. Dressed in the finest silks and mounted on a magnificent stallion, the son set out for the capital with a generous stipend from his father, enough to last him two years in the best circumstances. On reaching the capital, he heard stories of Li Wa, a celebrated courtesan in the pleasure district, and decided to see for himself. Long story short, he fell madly in love with the beautiful Li Wa, forgot his mission, and spent his money on the good life. In a few months, he ran out of money. His new friends abandoned him, and he was thrown out of his lodgings. Having sold everything, he was too afraid to go back to his father. The news reached the old man anyway, and in a rage, he searched out his son and beat him within an inch of his life, leaving him for dead by the side of the road. After recovering from the beating, the young man resorted to begging door to door for food.
One day, he was begging outside a beautiful home, when the door was opened by none other than Li Wa herself. Astounded at the sight of her former patron in rags and dire straits, she felt crushing guilt at her role in his downfall. She took him in, and with her own savings, clothed him and fed him, and urged him to resume his studies for the imperial exams, buying him all the books he needed. A year later, he sat for the exams and won first place, and was appointed the highest magistrate in the land. He asked Li Wa to go with him to his father's house to beg forgiveness. When his father saw him, he was overjoyed, for he thought he was dead. And when he heard how Li Wa had given his son his second chance, he readily gave his consent for their marriage.
A wealthy man had a handsome son who showed great promise in his studies. He decided to send the young man to Xian to take the imperial exams, in the hopes of securing a high government post. Dressed in the finest silks and mounted on a magnificent stallion, the son set out for the capital with a generous stipend from his father, enough to last him two years in the best circumstances. On reaching the capital, he heard stories of Li Wa, a celebrated courtesan in the pleasure district, and decided to see for himself. Long story short, he fell madly in love with the beautiful Li Wa, forgot his mission, and spent his money on the good life. In a few months, he ran out of money. His new friends abandoned him, and he was thrown out of his lodgings. Having sold everything, he was too afraid to go back to his father. The news reached the old man anyway, and in a rage, he searched out his son and beat him within an inch of his life, leaving him for dead by the side of the road. After recovering from the beating, the young man resorted to begging door to door for food.
One day, he was begging outside a beautiful home, when the door was opened by none other than Li Wa herself. Astounded at the sight of her former patron in rags and dire straits, she felt crushing guilt at her role in his downfall. She took him in, and with her own savings, clothed him and fed him, and urged him to resume his studies for the imperial exams, buying him all the books he needed. A year later, he sat for the exams and won first place, and was appointed the highest magistrate in the land. He asked Li Wa to go with him to his father's house to beg forgiveness. When his father saw him, he was overjoyed, for he thought he was dead. And when he heard how Li Wa had given his son his second chance, he readily gave his consent for their marriage.
"House of Dreams" Story
Zheng and Wei were best friends. Zheng was a working man, while Wei was the scion of a wealthy family. One day, Zheng was returning from a trip when he came across the most beautiful maiden he had ever seen, Ren. Much attracted to each other, she invited him into her home to meet her mother. Zheng ended up spending several days with her, during which they fell deeply in love. When he finally left, with promises to return, he encountered an old man. Upon hearing of the beautiful girl, he nodded wisely and said, "You have met Ren, the fox fairy. Many young men have fallen under her charms, but you are the first to capture her heart."
When Wei heard about Zheng's good fortune, he was curious. Wei had had many beautiful lovers in the past. He sent a servant to check things out, and the man returned with praises of Ren's incomparable beauty. Wei decided to see for himself. Indeed, she was lovelier than the servant had described. Filled with lust, Wei forced himself upon her. She fought off his advances, but after a lengthy struggle, she sighed: "Pity Zheng, a poor man who has nothing but my love. You are wealthy, and yet you would take from your best friend the one thing that means the most to him." Wei heard the truthfulness of her words, and was much ashamed. He apologized to Ren, and from that day on, he was a changed man. He treated Ren with respect and kindness, and they became the closest of friends.
One day, Wei arranged a hunting expedition for Zheng and himself. The men wanted Ren to accompany them, but she was reluctant. She had been advised against western travel by a fortune teller. They begged her to change her mind, and finally she relented. As the hunting party was about to take off, the hounds were released. In a flash, Ren changed into a little red fox, and ran into the woods, with the dogs in close pursuit. Zheng and Wei searched for her in vain. All that was left of her were her silken robes. From that day on, the villages spread the story of Ren, the beautiful fox fairy, who loved with a true and faithful heart. Young men went into the forest in the hopes of catching a glimpse of her, but she was never seen again.
Zheng and Wei were best friends. Zheng was a working man, while Wei was the scion of a wealthy family. One day, Zheng was returning from a trip when he came across the most beautiful maiden he had ever seen, Ren. Much attracted to each other, she invited him into her home to meet her mother. Zheng ended up spending several days with her, during which they fell deeply in love. When he finally left, with promises to return, he encountered an old man. Upon hearing of the beautiful girl, he nodded wisely and said, "You have met Ren, the fox fairy. Many young men have fallen under her charms, but you are the first to capture her heart."
When Wei heard about Zheng's good fortune, he was curious. Wei had had many beautiful lovers in the past. He sent a servant to check things out, and the man returned with praises of Ren's incomparable beauty. Wei decided to see for himself. Indeed, she was lovelier than the servant had described. Filled with lust, Wei forced himself upon her. She fought off his advances, but after a lengthy struggle, she sighed: "Pity Zheng, a poor man who has nothing but my love. You are wealthy, and yet you would take from your best friend the one thing that means the most to him." Wei heard the truthfulness of her words, and was much ashamed. He apologized to Ren, and from that day on, he was a changed man. He treated Ren with respect and kindness, and they became the closest of friends.
One day, Wei arranged a hunting expedition for Zheng and himself. The men wanted Ren to accompany them, but she was reluctant. She had been advised against western travel by a fortune teller. They begged her to change her mind, and finally she relented. As the hunting party was about to take off, the hounds were released. In a flash, Ren changed into a little red fox, and ran into the woods, with the dogs in close pursuit. Zheng and Wei searched for her in vain. All that was left of her were her silken robes. From that day on, the villages spread the story of Ren, the beautiful fox fairy, who loved with a true and faithful heart. Young men went into the forest in the hopes of catching a glimpse of her, but she was never seen again.
"Farewell My Concubine" Story
Wang Zhaojun was one of the Four Great Beauties of China. She lived during the Han dynasty. At the time, the Han emperor had just negotiated a peace treaty with the barbarians, and he was going to give one of his concubines to the barbarian king as a peace offering. Painters were dispatched to paint the portraits of more than 2,000 concubines in the harem, so he could select the homeliest one to give to the barbarian king.
One of the painters was an evil and corrupt man. He solicited bribes from the women he painted. When Zhaojun refused to succumb to his extortion attempt, he painted a large ugly birthmark on her face in the portrait. She was picked as the sacrificial lamb.
On the appointed day, the barbarian retinue came to escort their new queen home. When Zhaojun emerged from her chambers, everyone present could see she was the most beautiful woman anyone had ever seen. The emperor wanted to renege on his promise, but his advisers warned of further bloodshed and warfare. Reluctantly, he had to let her go. But because of her courage and self sacrifice, she brought peace to the two kingdoms for many years to come.
Wang Zhaojun was one of the Four Great Beauties of China. She lived during the Han dynasty. At the time, the Han emperor had just negotiated a peace treaty with the barbarians, and he was going to give one of his concubines to the barbarian king as a peace offering. Painters were dispatched to paint the portraits of more than 2,000 concubines in the harem, so he could select the homeliest one to give to the barbarian king.
One of the painters was an evil and corrupt man. He solicited bribes from the women he painted. When Zhaojun refused to succumb to his extortion attempt, he painted a large ugly birthmark on her face in the portrait. She was picked as the sacrificial lamb.
On the appointed day, the barbarian retinue came to escort their new queen home. When Zhaojun emerged from her chambers, everyone present could see she was the most beautiful woman anyone had ever seen. The emperor wanted to renege on his promise, but his advisers warned of further bloodshed and warfare. Reluctantly, he had to let her go. But because of her courage and self sacrifice, she brought peace to the two kingdoms for many years to come.
"Butterfly" Story
This is one of the most well-known love stories in China. Zhu Yingtai was the only child of a wealthy country squire. Not only was she beautiful, but also from an early age, she showed great talent for the classics, and possessed a strong determination to excel in her studies. Her father wanted to arrange a suitable marriage for her, but she insisted: "I want to travel and study at the academy, to broaden my mind. When I marry, it will be a man of my choosing." Eventually her father allowed her to attend school. Such behavior was not fitting for a girl at that time, so she disguised herself as a young man and set off on her journey.
During her travels, she met up with a handsome young scholar, Liang Shanbo, from a poor family. Together, they journeyed to the Academy, where they studied together, living under the same roof. They became the closest of friends, almost like brothers, and not once did he suspect she was a girl. After graduation, she told him, "You must come to visit me in my home. I have a younger sister I will ask my father to betroth to you." She was of course speaking of herself.
As Liang Shanbo came from a poor family, he felt unworthy of this proposal. He did not make the appointment set up to meet Yingtai's "sister". Not until he had passed the imperial exams and was appointed magistrate of the Yin County did he feel worthy enough to visit the Zhu family. By then, Yingtai's father had betrothed her to the son of the Ma family. When they saw each other again, Yingtai finally revealed her true self to him. Her love for him was evident for all to see. He was overcome with grief when told of her impending marriage. Filled with remorse, he went away and not long afterward, died of a broken heart. He was buried at the foot of the Qingdao Mountain.
On the day of her wedding, as the wedding procession passed the Qingdau Mountain on the way to the Ma residence, a sudden fierce wind forced the revelers to stop. As Yingtai stepped from her bridal sedan chair, she saw Liang Shanbo's grave. Weeping bitterly, she fell on the grave. The grave burst open suddenly, she leapt in, and it closed up behind her. When the wind calmed down, all that could be seen were two exquisite butterflies dancing above the grave, and together they flew off into the distance.
During her travels, she met up with a handsome young scholar, Liang Shanbo, from a poor family. Together, they journeyed to the Academy, where they studied together, living under the same roof. They became the closest of friends, almost like brothers, and not once did he suspect she was a girl. After graduation, she told him, "You must come to visit me in my home. I have a younger sister I will ask my father to betroth to you." She was of course speaking of herself.
As Liang Shanbo came from a poor family, he felt unworthy of this proposal. He did not make the appointment set up to meet Yingtai's "sister". Not until he had passed the imperial exams and was appointed magistrate of the Yin County did he feel worthy enough to visit the Zhu family. By then, Yingtai's father had betrothed her to the son of the Ma family. When they saw each other again, Yingtai finally revealed her true self to him. Her love for him was evident for all to see. He was overcome with grief when told of her impending marriage. Filled with remorse, he went away and not long afterward, died of a broken heart. He was buried at the foot of the Qingdao Mountain.
On the day of her wedding, as the wedding procession passed the Qingdau Mountain on the way to the Ma residence, a sudden fierce wind forced the revelers to stop. As Yingtai stepped from her bridal sedan chair, she saw Liang Shanbo's grave. Weeping bitterly, she fell on the grave. The grave burst open suddenly, she leapt in, and it closed up behind her. When the wind calmed down, all that could be seen were two exquisite butterflies dancing above the grave, and together they flew off into the distance.
