| This
visually stunning masterpiece, created by Caroline
Young, a recognized master of color and composition
on silk, was inspired by the Year of the Ram,
portraying those who are strong-willed,
affectionate, caring, trusting, and with a talent
for the artistic.
Hua Mu-Lan was the beautiful
daughter of a Chinese general. He had no sons, so he
taught Mu-Lan all he knew about martial arts and
warfare strategies. When the Emperor called upon the
general to lead the troops into battle, he was
unable to go because of a failing health. Being the
devoted and dutiful daughter that we was, Mu-Lan
disguised herself as a man and took her father’s
place on the battlefield. She won all the battles,
and was awarded the rank of general.
While the ware raged on, she
fell in love with a fellow officer. He had no idea
she was a woman. After the war was over, he came to
visit his "comrade in arms," and she
revealed her true identity to him. Her goodness and
beauty were irresistible and he fell in love with
her. They were married and lived to a ripe, old age. |
