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Qi Zhilong — 'Chinese Girl' Nr. 8
Qi Zhilong

'Chinese Girl' Nr. 8

2005

A striking portrait rendered in smooth, polished oil paint depicts a young Chinese woman gazing directly at the viewer with a calm yet enigmatic expression. Qi Zhilong employs a precise, almost photorealistic technique to capture his subject dressed in a Mao-era military uniform, blending socialist iconography with a quietly personal humanity. The work reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of Chinese national identity, collective memory, and the complex legacy of Cultural Revolution aesthetics.

Medium
oil on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 30, 2017

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Qi Zhilong, 'Chinese Girl' Nr. 8, 2005

A striking portrait rendered in smooth, polished oil paint depicts a young Chinese woman gazing directly at the viewer with a calm yet enigmatic expression. Qi Zhilong employs a precise, almost photorealistic technique to capture his subject dressed in a Mao-era military uniform, blending socialist iconography with a quietly personal humanity. The work reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of Chinese national identity, collective memory, and the complex legacy of Cultural Revolution aesthetics.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
2005
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Painting, Propaganda Aesthetic, Male Artist, Socialist Realism, Chinese Artist, Red And Yellow, Contemporary Artist, Political Imagery, Bold And Striking, Single Figure, Patriotic Mood, Pop Art, Late 20th Century, Portrait, Chinese Female Subject, Oil on Canvas

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