Pith Paper

Mid-19th century Chinese portrait of a lady painted on rice or pith paper. Qing dynasty. Gouache watercolors creating a rich tapestry of colors of this lady at ease.

While he was renowned for large-scale oil paintings of maritime trade, his studio also specialized in botanical and trade albums executed on pith paper. Pith paper, harvested from t...

However this support has nothing to do with paper in its structure and behavior. It´s actually a sheet of inner bark cut from the pith plant, the Tetrapanax Papyrifer.

The image portrays a detailed antique Chinese rice paper pith painting, a unique art form popular in the 19th century, especially for export to the West.

There is absolutely no touch up or restoration of any king and both are in all original condition---a wonderful pair of Pith painting examples. Pith paintings are fairly rare, as th...

The 19th century work has been beautifully housed in an antique rosewood frame with internal slip and glazing. On pith paper.

However this support has nothing to do with paper in its structure and behavior. It´s actually a sheet of inner bark cut from the pith plant, the Tetrapanax Papyrifer.

Note: Please see my other 19th century Chinese Pith Paintings that I have listed for sale. Background: 19th century Chinese "Pith Paintings" were produced by local Chinese artists; ...

It is highly doubtful that these have ever been removed from their original framing. Pith paintings are fairly rare, as they are delicate pictures on fragile "Pith" paper.

Background: 19th century Chinese "Pith Paintings" were produced by local Chinese artists; painted predominately in watercolor on sheets of "pith paper" hand cut and trimmed from the ...

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. Group of 12 Courtiers. Mid to late nineteenth century. 12 hand painted water-colours on pith paper, pale blue silk borders, a few minor...

Pith is a pure white fibrous paper made from the soft spongy tissue at the centre of the Aralia Papyrifera.

The vibrancy of the colours is aided by the use of the less absorbent pith paper medium, which allows the paint to pool on the surface to create sparkling raised details of colour.

Opening the case reveals a remarkable interior fitted with removable trays lined in traditional Chinese pith paper and printed ink panels. The papers are decorated with scenes of sch...

These works were painted on pith which came from the Chinese rice paper plant, it was lightweight and allowed paint to dry in a vibrant and almost three dimensional style.

There are some typical scattered splits in the paper which is common in these old pith paintings, but there are no losses and they display wonderfully.

There are some typically scattered splits of aged colors in the paper which is common in these old pith paintings, but there are all good and displayed wonderfully.

Egyptian Scene III-Painting on Pith Rice Paper. Measures approximately 21 .25 x 17.25 Signed (signature is undecipherable).

Group of eight watercolour and gouache pith papers of Exotic Fruits, edged in turquoise silk ribbon and laid on paper.