Dunhuang Feitian: Playing Pipa Behind Back | Hand-Painted Vertical Oil Painting

A treasured piece from WeicaGallery’s Dunhuang Feitian Collection, this artwork draws inspiration from the iconic "Playing the Pipa Behind Her Back" motif, reviving the graceful charm of the celestial musicians (Jile Tian) of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

Crafted with hand-painted multi-layer glazing techniques, the painting freezes the ethereal moment of a Feitian dancing and playing the pipa mid-air: her eyes are gently lowered with a serene smile, exuding softness and devotion; her pink silk robe and emerald green ribbons flutter like flowing clouds; golden and red petals drift through the air, blending with the warm golden glow to create a dreamlike scene of celestial music and falling flowers.

The color palette is warm and luxurious, with blush pink, elegant green, and gilded accents complementing each other perfectly. The delicate texture of the floating ribbons and the shimmer of the jewelry are exquisitely rendered, combining the three-dimensional realism of Western oil painting with the ethereal beauty of traditional Dunhuang murals.