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Opera Figures

Guan Liang Chinese

20th century

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Guan Liang studied oil painting in Tokyo in 1918. After his return to China in 1923 he concentrated on traditional styles and mural painting. His colorful drawings of opera figures are now much imitated by contemporary painters.

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

Opera Figures, Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986), Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper, China

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近代關良京劇人物冊頁十二開

Title: Opera Figures

Artist: Guan Liang (Chinese, 1900–1986)

Date: 20th century

Culture: China

Medium: Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (31.1 x 29.8 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986

Accession Number: 1986.267.377a–l

Chronology

Central and North Asia, 1900 A.D.-present

Chronology

China, 1900 A.D.-present

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