A Scroll Painting Attributed He Xiangning. Dimensions: 37.5" x 16". He Xiangning (1878–1972) was the wife of Liao Zhongkai, a senior member of the Kuomintang, and a close comrade of Dr. Sun Yat?sen. She was not only a pioneer of China’s women’s rights movement and an outstanding political activist, but also an artist of great renown.Key characteristics of He Xiangning as a painter include:Artistic Style — Her works cover a wide range of subjects, with lions, tigers, pines, plum blossoms, and chrysanthemums being her most iconic themes. Her paintings are known for their powerful momentum and vigorous brushwork, often using animals and plants to express patriotism and an unyielding spirit.Artistic Background — In her early years, she studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts in Japan under renowned teachers. Throughout the long years of revolution, she used painting as a weapon to express her loyalty to the revolutionary cause.Representative Works — Her notable works include Tiger, Lion, Tall Pines, and Plum and Chrysanthemum. She also collaborated with other great masters such as Qi Baishi and Zhang Daqian, leaving behind many remarkable pieces.

Good Condition.
NOTE: Any condition statement provided is merely an opinion, not a factual assertion. Jumbo Auction House assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement doesn’t imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.
We do not conduct in-depth research like professional historians and scholars. Any statements we make about any item, whether orally or in writing, concerning attribution to an artist, provenance, period, materials, origin, history, or dates, are opinions of Jumbo Auction House and should not be relied upon as factual statements. These opinions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute historical or academic scholarship on the works, nor are they intended to replace or contradict such scholarship.
Jumbo Auction House, its agents, employees, and consignors do not guarantee any item to be merchantable or fit for any purpose, and they do not assume any risk, liability, or responsibility for anyone regarding the authenticity, genuineness, culture, source, origin, attribution, period, purpose, or measurements of any item.
NO EXCHANGES, NO RETURNS, NO TRANSFERS. NO WARRANTIES. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS.