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Lot Essay
The collector of this painting, Li Lincan (1913-1999), was a native of Henan. During his time as a student at the Hangzhou Art Academy, his family fell onto hard times. His then-teacher Li Kuchan helped fund his final studies so that he could graduate in 1938. After graduation, he moved to Li Jiang to study the ethnic minority culture.
In July 1941 he began working at the National Palace Museum in Taipei and eventually took up the position as Vice-President of the museum. Having retired in 1984, he continued to teach and focus his studies in Chinese art and history. He was awarded the National Cultural Award of R.O.C. (Taiwan) in 1995.
In July 1941 he began working at the National Palace Museum in Taipei and eventually took up the position as Vice-President of the museum. Having retired in 1984, he continued to teach and focus his studies in Chinese art and history. He was awarded the National Cultural Award of R.O.C. (Taiwan) in 1995.