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Chirping cicada

Chao Shao-an1969/1989

Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The coarse and spontaneous brushwork exhibited in this painting signifies a stylistic change in his later years. Chao was fond of painting cicada. The dark and glittering body and the light and transparent wings of the cicada are skillfully depicted, making it come to life.

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  • Title: Chirping cicada
  • Creator Lifespan: 1905/1998
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Date Created: 1969/1989
  • Physical Dimensions: w470 x h970 mm
  • Painter: Chao Shao-an
  • Type: Chinese painting
Hong Kong Heritage Museum

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