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What is Chinese-style art called?
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Chinese painting is known as guó huà, which translates to “national painting” or “native painting.” Traditionally, this style of art is created on paper or silk and uses calligraphy techniques as well as a brush dipped in pigment. Shop a collection of authentic guó huà art pieces from verified sellers on 1stDibs.
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Collection of Six 19th Century Watercolour on Rice Paper Oriental Scenes
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of six 19th century oriental outdoor scenes, watercolours on rice paper.
Stains
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Mid-19th Century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper. Gouache or opaque watercolor of a student
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Large Framed Chinese Watercolor on Rice Paper, Four Defenders of Buddha
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A framed Chinese watercolor on rice paper of four warriors. The late 18th century painting depicts
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
Pair Antique 19th Century 1880 Chinese Gouaches on Rice Paper Geisha Girl & Lord
Located in GB
paper has coloured with age and has patina on both of them
Dimensions each
Height:- 28.5cm
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Four Antique 19th Century circa 1880 Chinese Gouaches on Rice Paper Geisha Girls
Located in GB
for the period, the paper has coloured with age and has patina on all of them, one has a small rip in
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
19th Century Sri Lankan Rice Paper Prayer Book Tied with Wooden Binding
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century or earlier, Sri Lankan rice paper prayer book tied with wooden binding.
Beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Paper
