Common in the Qing dynasty, gongbi is a meticulous and realistic style of painting that uses highly detailed brushstrokes and vivid colours to depict figural or narrative subjects with the most intricate details. By combining gongbi with western realistic style and the way natural landscapes are painted in traditional Chinese paintings, this breath-taking collection depicts a leisurely scene in the garden with rockery, flowers and birds. The use of a dull yellow colour in the background also cre