Zhou Lianxia’s “Red Leaf Bird”

Zhou Lianxia was a well-known Chinese artist in the twentieth century. Besides painting, she was also a talented calligrapher and poet.

The artwork “Red Leaf Bird” shows a bird perched on a branch of red leaves, reflecting a peaceful and colorful autumn atmosphere. The creation of this work was based on methods of traditional Chinese painting.

周鍊霞,《红叶鸟》, 100×50 厘米, 中国画, 1978年, 中华艺术宫藏 / ZHOU Lianxia, “Red Leaf Bird”, 100 x 50 cm, Chinese painting, 1978, Collection of the China Art Museum, Shanghai