Framed Traditional East Asian Woodblock Art Print

Vintage Polychrome Chinese Woodblock Folk Print **A beautifully preserved, mid-to-late 20th-century traditional Chinese woodblock narrative print on handmade paper.** This striking piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship, featuring hand-inked textures and visible woodgrain details characteristic of manual block pressing. Rich in cultural symbolism, the artwork depicts a classic narrative scene—highly consistent with the Daoist legend of *Xiao Shi and Nongyu*—rendered in a bold, folkloric style with vibrant primary pigments. ### Item Details * **Medium:** Polychrome Woodblock Print / Hand-Colored Folk Rubbing * **Material:** Traditional handmade paper (Xuan/rice or mulberry paper) * **Approximate Era:** Mid-to-late 20th Century (c. 1970s–1980s) * **Dimensions:** 18" x 22" ### Iconography & Narrative Summary The composition is filled with auspicious traditional motifs set against a mythical mountain retreat: * **The Figures:** Two classical robed figures journeying through a rocky landscape. The central figure in the vibrant red robe holds a **Sheng (笙)**—a traditional Chinese mouth-blown reed pipe instrument deeply tied to folklore. * **The Flora:** A prominent, beautifully stylized **Wutong (Phoenix) Tree** bearing bright red fruit. In Chinese mythology, the Wutong tree is celebrated as the exclusive resting place of the mythical phoenix. * **The Sky & Elements:** A unique, stylized radiant sun motif set against dynamic, swirling blue wind and cloud patterns representing spiritual energy. ### Condition Report * **Artwork:** Excellent vintage condition. The pigments (reds, greens, blues, and purples) remain wonderfully bright and saturated. No major tears, deep creases, or severe foxing visible on the print face Nearest intersection Younge Street and Steeles Avenue