unknown – Huang Gesheng – China

I inherited this painting from my uncle who bought it in 1986 from the artist Huang Gesheng at an exhibition in Guilin China.About Huang Gesheng:Huang Gesheng was born in 1950 in Wuxuan County, Guangxi Autonomous Region. After graduation from Guangxi Academy of Fine Arts in 1982, he remained there as a teacher. His paintings express sense of scholarly fun and modernity. He is good at presenting the scenic view of Guilin and unique charm of Guangxi People. Whereas his flower-and bird paintings show a touch of freshness and elegance. Currently Huang Gesheng serves as the President of the Association for the Promotion of Lijiang Painting School. He has previously held positions such as Vice Chairman of the China Artists Association, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party, and President of Guangxi Arts University. He has also exhibited his artworks in countries such as the United States and the Netherlands, and regions like China’s Taiwan Province. He has published over 40 collections and albums of his paintings. His renowned masterpiece is the Chinese painting scroll Hundred Miles of the Lijiang River, and his painting Lijiang River Amidst Misty Rain once traveled into space aboard Shenzhou VI... lees verder bij Catawiki