[YWW.ME] 2025.09.24 Ladies Wearing Flowers in Their Hair

"Ladies Wearing Flowers in Their Hair" is a silk painting attributed to Zhou Fang of the Tang Dynasty. It is the only surviving Tang Dynasty painting of court ladies recognized worldwide and is currently housed in the Liaoning Provincial Museum. The following is a detailed description: Basic Information: The painting measures 46 cm in height and 180 cm in width. It depicts six elegantly dressed noblewomen and their maids enjoying flowers in a garden during the transition from spring to summer. The painting has no background, featuring five ladies and one maid in meticulous brushwork and rich colors, with a small dog, white crane, and magnolia flowers adding to the ambiance. Artist Introduction: This work was inspired by Zhou Fang's "Ladies Wearing Flowers in Their Hair" from the Tang Dynasty. It embodies a strong sense of the era and national character. The ladies in the painting are plump with round faces, and their clothing is ornate and elaborate, showcasing the Tang Dynasty's aesthetic preference for fullness.