Chen Qiucao (1906-1988), known as Qiucao, Plough Frost, Shizhai, Room Name Fengzhilou, was born in Shanghai, and his ancestral home is Yinxian County, Zhejiang. Famous Chinese painters, landscapes, flowers and birds, people can all, especially good at small flowers. His works like to use water, absorbing some of the painting methods of Western watercolor painting, the shape is real and natural, the color is harmonious, the style is soft and elegant, and the artistic conception is elegant.
Chen Qiucao's works like to use water and absorb some of the painting methods of Western watercolor painting, so that the shape of his works is real and natural, the colors are harmonious, the style is soft and elegant, and the artistic conception is elegant. This style is particularly prominent in his small landscape flowers.
He is adept at capturing the true form and demeanor of flowers, outlining the curves and textures of petals with delicate and fluid brushstrokes. The flowers in the work are full of vitality and natural posture, giving people a pleasant feeling.
Chen Qiucao's use of color is very good, and through the careful matching of colors, the works appear harmonious and layered. In his small landscapes and flowers, colors not only enrich the picture, but also enhance the artistic appeal of the works.
Representative works include: "Full of Green Mountains and Sunset Lighting" takes peony flowers as the theme, showing the beauty and charm of peony through meticulous brushstrokes. Chen Qiucao captures the charm of peony flowers with superb skills, making people feel as if they are in a sea of flowers. "Caged Bird" is a small scene that integrates flowers with the surrounding scenery, which has far-reaching implications. Chen Qiucao uses flowers as a background and embeds a birdcage, expressing the yearning and longing for freedom through this composition. The painting "Paradise in Sight" is in the collection of the Great Hall of the People, and it shows a vibrant and vibrant natural scene through the painting of flowers. The flowers in the works are diverse in form and color, giving people a sense of hope and beauty.
Chen Qiucao's small landscape flower works have had a profound impact on the Chinese painting world with their unique artistic style and exquisite skills. His works not only show the charm of traditional Chinese painting, but also incorporate elements of Western painting, making important contributions to the innovation and development of Chinese painting.
