Chinese Painting in Gongbi Style - The Drunken Concubine of Peking Opera

This Gongbi-style painting depicts an iconic moment from the classic Chinese opera play “Guifei Zuijiu” (贵妃醉酒), or “The Drunken Concubine.” The work captures the grace and melancholy of Yang Guifei, one of the four legendary beauties of ancient China, in a scene where she expresses her emotions with subtlety and elegance.

The details of the opera costume are finely executed, highlighting the sumptuous embroidery, bright colors and traditional accessories. The expression and posture of the figure perfectly convey the emotion of the scene.

This painting is a celebration of the art and culture of Peking Opera, ideal for lovers of history, Chinese theater and classical art.

Chinese painting by artist: Li Xiaoqian (李小倩)