This silk wall-hanging scroll presents Red Moon Swordswoman, a beauty figure subject rendered in the classical Chinese manner. Light, flexible, and easy to hang, the silk scroll needs no frame — just the warrior. Look for bamboo and sword worked into the scene — this beauty figure Chinese scroll painting rewards a second glance. The swordswoman passages are handled with a light touch — suggestive rather than fussy. It has that lived-in calm good scrolls carry.
The center is colorful's, with red moon for company at the edge. Color does the talking here: warrior laid on with restraint, the mark of classical Chinese beauty figure wall art done well. Quiet, but not empty: the eye keeps finding small rewards. Small accents of bamboo keep the composition from feeling too solemn. A small act of faith in slowness.
A natural for the living room wall, beside a bookshelf or in an entryway. Collectors of Chinese art will appreciate the honest craftsmanship — a fine addition to any living room. Red Moon Swordswoman stands as a traditional Chinese silk wall hanging worth every inch of wall. A calm classic for modern rooms.
