Who painted Using a Longer Thread on the Day of the Winter Solstice?

Using a Longer Thread on the Day of the Winter Solstice was painted by Su Liupeng in 1841.

Where can I see Using a Longer Thread on the Day of the Winter Solstice?

Using a Longer Thread on the Day of the Winter Solstice is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Using a Longer Thread on the Day of the Winter Solstice?

Using a Longer Thread on the Day of the Winter Solstice is associated with Ming dynasty painting.

Artwork

Using a Longer Thread on the Day of the Winter Solstice

Su Liupeng , 1841

Using a Longer Thread on the Day of the Winter Solstice is a paint painting by the Ming dynasty painting artist Su Liupeng. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Using a Longer Thread on the Day of the Winter Solstice, a painting by Su Liupeng (1841), depicts a serene domestic scene of three women engaged in a collaborative activity with fabric on the winter solstice.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows three women in traditional Chinese attire gathered around a table. One cuts a long, light-colored fabric with scissors, another holds a tray with a small pot, and the third observes the fabric. The tranquil scene may symbolize communal domesticity and the significance of the winter solstice.

Technique & Style

Su Liupeng employs loose, flowing lines to render the women's robes and pulled-back hair. The soft, muted background contrasts with the lighter fabric, demonstrating the artist's attention to subtle light and texture nuances.

History & Provenance

Bequeathed by Mrs. G. B. Roberts, the painting entered the collection in 1902, as confirmed by the Asia Department registers and a 2022 provenance research project.