Sun Yuqing (Inscribed) Four-Panel Flower-and-Bird Screen

Four panels form a cohesive series with complementary compositions, exemplifying the classic Qing Dynasty style that blends meticulous gongbi and expressive xieyi techniques in bird-and-flower painting. Each panel depicts a distinct scene: cold plum blossoms with elegant birds, hydrangeas perched by sparrows, peonies with vibrant finches, and wisteria with flying swallows. The flora unfolds with vitality, while the birds appear lifelike, creating a harmonious interplay of movement and stillness. The artist's brushwork is refined and steady, colors are soft and warm, and the rock formations feature ancient textured strokes—combining observational skill with scholarly elegance. Each piece includes an inscription and seal, where calligraphy complements the imagery, unifying painting, writing, and sealing into one artistic expression. Preserved as a complete set of four screens, this work is exceptionally rare among antique paintings. Bird-and-flower motifs have long symbolized auspicious meanings: plum blossoms herald spring, peonies represent prosperity, and wisteria signifies enduring continuity, reflecting traditional literati aesthetics. Such成套屏 sets are ideal for formal hall displays, offering both artistic appreciation and cultural heritage value. As a representative form of Qing Dynasty bird-and-flower painting, its intact preservation makes it particularly precious.