Nude Girl
Oil on Cardboard | 54 x 35 cm
Condition: Good
Notes: Seal and signature lower right

In Nude Girl, Chen Shaoli presents a full-figure nude seated with quiet dignity. The figure rests atop a light pastel yellow drapery that lies on a bright orange carpet adorned with intricate patterns. A black and white cat positioned next to the model gazes directly at the viewer, adding an intriguing layer of narrative. The soft pastel blue wall in the background creates a striking contrast with the warm hues of the carpet and the model’s skin, while an orange rectangle on the wall echoes the carpet’s tone and stabilizes the composition into a balanced triangular form. This thoughtful interplay of color and form transforms a simple subject into a vibrant visual narrative.

About the Artist
Chen Shaoli (陈少丽), born in 1950 in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is a distinguished contemporary Chinese artist renowned for her expressive oil paintings and watercolors. A professor and master tutor at Nanjing University of the Arts, she earned her bachelor's degree in oil painting in 1976 and her master's degree in Arts in 1989 from the same institution. As a member of the China Artists Association and the Executive Director of the Jiangsu Oil Painting Society, Chen Shaoli’s work is celebrated for its bold colors, dynamic brushwork, and profound engagement with themes drawn from rural life and everyday experiences.