Lot Essay
This painting was commissioned from the artist by a relative of Mr. and Mrs. Chang.
Wu Qingxia (1910-2008), originally from Jiangsu province, was an artist who co-founded the Chinese Women’s Calligraphy and Painting Association in 1934. In 1956, she was hired by the Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy for her talents, and eventually her painting was selected to be included in prestigious Japanese publications of art.
Wu Qingxia (1910-2008), originally from Jiangsu province, was an artist who co-founded the Chinese Women’s Calligraphy and Painting Association in 1934. In 1956, she was hired by the Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy for her talents, and eventually her painting was selected to be included in prestigious Japanese publications of art.