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Who are the Chinese Cynical Realism artists?
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The Chinese Cynical Realism artists are a group of contemporary artists who emerged in the 1990s. Through their paintings and other work, they sought to comment on sociopolitical issues, such as Communism, industrialization and modernization. Some of the most well-known Chinese Cynical Realists include Fang Lijun, Liu Wei and Yue Minjun. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Chinese paintings.
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Chinese Export Watercolor Framed
Located in Essex, MA
Featuring a family scene with a pool and several people with fabrics by a table. Matted and framed.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Chinese ornithological painting on rice paper, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese ornithological painting on rice/pith paper. These works were prepared in small volumes featuring a particular activity, or ornithological/botanical subject. Disassembled from its original book form, it has been archival mounted and framed under UV glass...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese ancestor portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary.
Antique tempera on paper painting of a Mandarin Dignitary wearing a red court dress and s...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
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Pair of Large Chinese 19th Century Ancestor Portraits
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of large antique 19th century ancestor portraits, painted in mineral colors and ink on paper. A noble pair, a wealthy husband and wife, ornately dressed and sitting on carved ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Portraits
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately pair of Chinese export ancestor portraits depicting a patriarch and matriarch of high ranking official status. Both depicted sitting and wearing decorated robes and hats. Mou...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Yongkai Hu Original Gouache and Ink on Paper - Ladies with Cats
Located in Fairfield, CA
An original gouache and ink on paper by renowned Chinese artist, Yongkai Hu (born 1945). Depicts a scene of women with cats. Framed in a wood frame under glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
