Guan Liang
Guan Liang 关良 | |
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Born | 1900 Panyu, Guangdong, China |
Died | 1986 |
Known for | Oil painting, ink wash painting |
Guan Liang (Chinese: 关良; 1900–1986), courtesy name Lianggong (良公), was a Chinese painter. He was an important representative of the first generation of oil painters in China and was known for blending Western and Chinese art styles.[1][2][3]
Biography
Guan Liang was born in
In 1940 Guan Liang held his first solo exhibition in
Although Guan began his career as an oil painter, he later focussed on traditional Chinese ink wash painting featuring characters from Peking operas. He is considered the first artist to introduce Western painting techniques to traditional ink wash painting and is known for his unique portrayal of Peking opera figures.[2] His representative works include Stealing the Royal Horse (盗御马) and Farewell to my Concubine (霸王别姬), both scenes from traditional Peking operas.[2]
Guan Liang is one of the seven artists featured in the Exhibition for Noted Painters at the China Art Museum in Shanghai.[1]
References
- ^ a b 名家艺术陈列专馆 [Exhibition for noted painters] (in Chinese). China Art Museum. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d 关良 [Guan Liang] (in Chinese). Chinanews. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Guan Liang". Hefner Collection. Archived from the original on 4 March 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ISBN 9780520244498.