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Title:
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.

Content:
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.

Time: 1920s - 1930s

Supplement:
20 cm (H) x 12 cm (W)

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