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New Years Day in a Village at Stone Lake, 1609. Creator: Li Shida (Chinese, c. 1549-c
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New Years Day in a Village at Stone Lake, 1609. Creator: Li Shida (Chinese, c. 1549-c
New Years Day in a Village at Stone Lake, 1609. This rural scene presents typical activities of a New Years Day in which relatives and friends approach the house to convey their good wishes to the elders. Two boys in the courtyard light fire crackers, and servants in front of the main gate beat the gong to announce the guests. Inside the house, the hosts entertain their guests by offering hot wine and by writing New Year couplets to be hung on the gates welcoming the New Year. White cherry blossoms announce the spring. The water village at Stone Lake is characteristic of the Jiangnan region in southeast China. Born in Suzhou, the artist Li Shida may have even had his hometown in mind when he produced this painting
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1368 1644 Album Leaf Ink And Light Colour On Paper Ming Dynasty 1621
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This print titled "New Years Day in a Village at Stone Lake, 1609" by Li Shida takes us back to a traditional rural scene in ancient China. The image beautifully captures the essence of New Year's Day celebrations, where relatives and friends gather to convey their good wishes to the elders. In the courtyard, two boys excitedly light firecrackers while servants near the main gate beat a gong to announce the arrival of guests. Inside the house, hosts warmly entertain their visitors with hot wine and write New Year couplets that will be hung on gates as a symbol of welcoming the New Year. The painting also showcases white cherry blossoms blooming, heralding the arrival of spring and new beginnings. The water village at Stone Lake depicted here represents Jiangnan region's characteristic charm in southeast China. Li Shida, born in Suzhou and possibly drawing inspiration from his hometown, skillfully brings this vibrant scene to life through ink and light color on paper. This masterpiece belongs to the Ming Dynasty era (1368-1644) and is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Through this print by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, we are transported back in time to experience firsthand how communities celebrated New Year's Day centuries ago – an enchanting glimpse into Chinese heritage and culture.
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