Scholar under Pine Trees

Xiao Jinhua (1904-1978), a native of Hengyang in Hunan province, had an interest in calligraphy. Like Zhang Daqian, Xiao was the pupil of Zeng Xi and was advised by Li Ruiqing. He immigrated to Hong Kong in 1948, where he stayed for more than ten years. He later settled in Malaysia and became a teacher. Xiao held travelling art exhibitions, showcasing his works and the works of his son alongside prominent classical and modern Chinese paintings. These exhibitions promoted Chinese culture in Southeast Asia.