{"product_id":"milly-shang-chaofeng-female-make-up-original-chinese-ink-painting-exhibited","title":"Milly (Shang Chaofeng) Female Make Up - Original Chinese Ink Painting Exhibited","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Chinese Ink Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShang Chaofeng (Milly) - Original Ink and Colour on Paper “Elegant Seated Woman at Vanity Table”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExhibited at Upfront Gallery, Cumbria — richly decorative contemporary Chinese figurative work with strong Art Deco influence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shang Chaofeng (Milly)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Elegant Seated Woman at Vanity Table”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original ink and colour on paper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed lower right in Chinese characters\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image: 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in) Frame: 46 × 46 cm (18.1 × 18.1 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent overall condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private collection; exhibited at Upfront Gallery, Cumbria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA striking and highly decorative original Chinese ink painting by Shang Chaofeng, known professionally as Milly, the Xi’an artist celebrated for her elegant portrayals of women in sophisticated domestic interiors. Rich in colour and beautifully composed, this work has exceptional wall presence, combining traditional Chinese painting techniques with a distinctly modern decorative sensibility. The painting depicts a stylish seated woman before an ornate dressing table, rendered in Milly’s instantly recognisable elongated figurative style. The composition is filled with luxurious visual details including vivid lacquer-red furniture, soft drapery, jewellery tones, and a delicate birdcage, creating a scene that feels both theatrical and intimate. The strong black background and geometric composition give the work a sophisticated Art Deco quality that works exceptionally well in contemporary interiors. Presented in a contemporary glazed frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShang Chaofeng (born 16 November 1953), known as Milly, is a self-taught painter based in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China. She works from her studio and gallery in Xi’an’s historic Shuyuanmen Art Quarter beside the renowned Stele Forest Museum, an area long associated with traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting. Milly paints exclusively original works using traditional Chinese ink painting methods. Her subject matter focuses primarily on women in elegant interiors, social gatherings, and domestic scenes, often accompanied by children or animals. Her elongated figures and expressive compositions led Cumbrian collector John Keith to nickname her “The Chinese Modigliani” during her UK exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary, exhibited in the UK in 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExhibited in the UK at “From Xi’an, China to Upfront, Penrith” held at Upfront Gallery, Hutton-in-the-Forest, near Penrith, Cumbria, from 19 July to 4 September 2022. The exhibition introduced Milly’s work to UK audiences and featured English framing with specialist non-reflective glass. Works from the exhibition retailed at approximately £299 framed. From a private collection. Completely original artwork with no known auction saturation and strong decorative appeal for contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551660204370,"sku":"CBA-264F","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/IMG_9468.jpg?v=1779715063","url":"https:\/\/cragbankart.co.uk\/products\/milly-shang-chaofeng-female-make-up-original-chinese-ink-painting-exhibited","provider":"Crag Bank Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}