Chirping cicada

Chao Shao-an1969/1989

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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Details

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

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