Album leaf, Qian Hui'an, c. 1875
Qian Hui'anKina, 1833–1911

Album leaf

c. 1875 · Painting · 33.02 × 32.86 cm

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Qian Hui’an was celebrated for transforming familiar stories into vivid, accessible images. This unusual scene is generally understood as an interpretation of the ancient myth of Fuxi and Nüwa, the legendary creators of humankind. Dressed in garments of leaves and animal skins, the couple lift the lid of a large cauldron from which two infant boys emerge unharmed amid rising flames. Daoist symbols, including the Eight Trigrams on the vessel, reinforce the mythological setting. Yet the scene is rendered with the tenderness of everyday family life rather than heroic grandeur. By merging mythology with domestic affection, Qian presents creation not as a distant cosmic event but as an intimate celebration of birth, family, and the traditional wish for healthy sons.

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