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Eight Shrimp

Qi Baishi is acknowledged as one of the leading Chinese artists of the early twentieth century. In paintings of shrimp, he employs a different brush technique for each part of […]

Return of the Herd

After studying oil painting and drawing in Europe for five years (1930-1934), Wu Zuoren returned to China where he applied this learning to traditional Chinese painting techniques and subject matter. […]

Stalking Cat on Tree

Cats are common throughout China. Because they catch and eat rats, they are believed to be the protector of silk worms that are stolen by rats. A cat seen washing […]