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Diameter: 84cm

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Artistic & Historical Background:          Listen
This painting depicts a beautiful scene of a dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothing, holding a delicate handmade oil-paper umbrella.

The oil-paper umbrella is a traditional handicraft with a long history and rich cultural significance.

It not only has practical functions but also carries abundant symbolic meanings.

In the painting, the dancer is dressed in gorgeous attire and holds an oil-paper umbrella, as if showcasing an elegant and noble art form.

The production process of oil-paper umbrellas is very unique and requires multiple steps to complete.

Firstly, high-quality bamboo is selected as the skeleton, and then hemp threads are used to weave the bamboo into a mesh structure.

Next, paper is coated with a thin layer of ink, which is then covered on the bamboo net.

Finally, various shapes and patterns are cut out using a blade.

This unique production method makes oil-paper umbrellas highly valuable and ornamental.

In the painting, the patterns on the oil-paper umbrella are diverse, including elements such as flowers, animals, and figures.

These patterns usually convey auspicious meanings such as good fortune, happiness, and health.

In addition, oil-paper umbrellas can be used for sunshade and rain protection, protecting people from adverse weather conditions.

Therefore, they have high practicality in daily life.

In conclusion, this painting showcases a fascinating art form - handmade oil-paper umbrellas.

They not only have beautiful appearances and exquisite craftsmanship but also carry rich cultural connotations and historical significance.

By appreciating this painting, we can feel the profoundness of Chinese traditional culture and people's yearning for a better life.