{"product_id":"smile-tcsmile8512","title":"Smile | Joy of the Thread | Traditional Hand-Painted Chinese Ink Figure Painting | 138x69.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmile | Joy of the Thread | Traditional Hand-Painted Chinese Ink Figure Painting | 138x69.5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Li Zongyi's acclaimed \"Smile\" series (8.5 square chi, horizontal scroll), this minimalist freehand painting features masterful brushwork and expressive forms. A bearded elder sits in profile holding a fine thread whose other end is grasped by a child in teal, who swings and teases with glee; elder and child play across the single thread, full of quiet delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Joy of the Thread\" draws happiness from a single line—slender as it is, affection runs long. Across the thread lies a grandparent-like rapport and warmth, expressing the pleasure of finding joy in small things and the unbreakable bonds of human affection. With condensed, bold brushwork and exaggerated yet vivid forms, the artist captures each figure's spirit in just a few strokes. Each piece is an original hand-painted work, never reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize: approx. 138x69.5cm (8.5 square chi) | Traditional Hand-Painted Chinese Ink Figure Painting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;padding-top:8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:12px;color:#888;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eCopyright Notice: All artwork images are provided for browsing and pre-purchase reference only. Unauthorized downloading, copying, reproduction, or any other use that infringes copyright is strictly prohibited. All artworks are copyrighted by the artist and the artist\u0026rsquo;s authorized agent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treascol Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47447208067260,"sku":"TCsmile8512","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/6291\/0652\/files\/TCsmile8512.jpg?v=1789022032","url":"https:\/\/treascol.com\/en-uk\/products\/smile-tcsmile8512","provider":"Treasure Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}