Inside-painted snuff bottle Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival

Work specifications: 9.5 * 6 * 2.5CM

Material of the work: Artificial crystal
Craftsmanship: Handdrawn
Intangible cultural heritage level: National Intangible Cultural Heritage
Region: Shijiazhuang City
Author: Xu Jiangping
Introduction:
One of the distinctive features of the inside-painted snuff bottle is the powerful brushwork and profound artistic conception it embodies. The technique of inside painting is relatively simple, encompassing three main styles: meticulous, freehand, and realistic. Meticulous painting, suitable for various subjects such as landscapes, figures, animals, and flowers, predominantly employs outlining and coloring techniques, complemented by methods like dotting, hatching, scraping, and dyeing. This approach yields a refined and meticulous artistic effect, commonly utilized in inside painting. Freehand painting, characterized by both grand and minute expressions, utilizes techniques such as dotting, hatching, dyeing, scraping, splashing ink, and splattering color. Emphasizing spontaneity and fluidity, this style prioritizes bold brushwork and precise control of ink and brush, achieving a balance between restraint and expression. Furthermore, the mastery of decades is evident in the number of strokes used in freehand painting, showcasing the artist's skill and experience.