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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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Set of 4 Framed Hand Painted Wallpaper Panels, Chinese Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 4, late 19th century hand painted wallpaper panels in later wood frames.
Elegant and tasteful detailed scene of bamboo trees, flowers, birds and butterflies.
Acquired from a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Tall Contemporary Ink Painting Scroll, Chinese, Silk Cotton, Ceramic, Wall Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall contemporary scroll ink painting. A Chinese, silk cotton and ceramic rolling wall panel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 2000.
Striking contemporary Chinese a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Silk
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting Young Women
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a Republic China period framed reverse painting on glass, depicting a beauty of wearing traditional Chinese customs and clothing decorations. The paintings come with their or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Wood, Glass
China Trade Watercolor Paintings of Chinese Sampans and Junks- A Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
China Trade Watercolor Paintings of Chinese Sampans and Junks,
A Set of Twelve,
Circa 1850.
A superb set of twelve China Trade watercolors on pith paper mounted in contemporary egl...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
Pair Chinese Silk Scroll Framed Paintings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair late 19th century Chinese scroll silk paintings depicting birds, trees, and foliage. Beautifully mounted in silver giltwood faux bamboo frames and silk matting.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage Chinese Watercolor and Ink Landscape of Senjojiki Cirque, Near Nagoya
Located in Lomita, CA
The detail of this mountainous landscape of an area that is akin to the Alps in Japan is stunning. It is a watercolor and ink depiction of Senjojiki Cirque which is at the top of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
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