Qing. Sun Jifang

Author: Sun Jifang
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: To help readers better understand the novel's content, we have condensed the storyline based on the illustrations and written brief descriptions for each picture, making it more engaging. This time, the People's Literature Publishing House published a high-quality facsimile of the original illustrations, with exquisite printing and elaborate binding, further enhancing its collectible and artistic value. "Mirror Flower and Origin Painting," held by the Peking University Library, is a meticulous ink and color painting depicting characters from the novel "Mirror Flower and Origin" by Liuzhen, created by Sun Jifang in the 19th year of the Guangxu reign (1893). Originally collected by the Peking University Library, the set consists of 200 illustrations, on silk, in 20 volumes, 10 cases. Each illustration is approximately 39.6 cm tall and 33 cm wide. The lower left corner of 199 illustrations is inscribed: "Imitating the style of Qiu Shizhou, drawn respectfully by Xiaoshan Sun Jifang in the 13th year of the Guangxu reign."