
'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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
June 30, 2017
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