Famous painting

The original author is Gu hezhong, a painter of the Southern Tang in Five Dynasties. The picture is a masterpiece in the Chinese painting history, and is one of China’s top ten famous paintings. It depicts the banquet scene at Southern Tang official, Han Xizai’s home, by the form of serial long scroll. All the characters’ lovely voice and happy countenance in the picture are vivid. The authentic picture is showcased in the Palace Museum in Beijing, which is 3.35 meters in length, and can be linked as a whole. This work is a fragment of it. This long scroll has smooth and accurate lines which are exquisite, flexible and expressive. The color is elegant and gorgeous and it riches layering and romantic charm. It takes two senior craftsmen 366 days to accomplish this embroidery. It has a high value of art appreciation and collection.