A captivating scene featuring a nude female figure lying on a white drapery, which adds a touch of elegance to the composition. Next to her, a doll introduces an element of whimsy, contrasting with the serene and intimate setting. The scene is framed by a green background adorned with floral decorations in the upper central part, adding a natural and decorative touch to the painting.

Details:
Artist: Shaoli Chen
Title: 'Nude Girl6'
Medium: Oil painting on cardboard
Dimensions: 50 x 35 cm
Condition Report: Good condition. Seal and signature lower right.

About the Artist:
Shaoli Chen, born in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province in 1950, is a distinguished professor and master tutor at Nanjing University of the Arts. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in oil painting in 1976 and a master's degree in Arts in 1989. Chen is a member of the China Artists Association and the executive director of the Jiangsu Oil Painting Society.

Biography Highlights:
Chen's illustrious career includes numerous exhibitions and awards. His works have been showcased extensively, earning accolades at national and provincial art exhibitions. Notable exhibitions and awards include:

"Silk Road" participated in the Fifth National Art Exhibition and was collected by Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum.
"People's Condolences" participated in the Sixth National Art Exhibition, featured in "Jiangsu Pictorial" and "Xinhua Daily," and included in "Fifty Years of Jiangsu Fine Arts."
"Small Scenery of Stone Pond" participated in the Seventh National Art Exhibition, published in "Jiangsu Pictorial," and acquired by Beijing Rongbaozhai.
"Zu Chongzhi" participated in the first National Science Popularization Art Exhibition and published in Fine Arts Magazine.
"Alleys in Southern Anhui" and "Leishan Miao Girl" both participated in the Jiangsu Provincial Art Exhibition, winning Excellent Work Awards.
"Miao Village Early Collection" won the Excellence Award in the 2001 Jiangsu Provincial Art Exhibition.
"Famille Flowers in a Vase" won the Excellence Award in the 2005 Jiangsu Provincial Art Exhibition.
"Small Scenery in Southern Anhui" participated in the "Landscape·Landscape National Small Oil Painting Exhibition" (2006·Shanghai) and won the Excellence Award.
Artistic Philosophy:
Chen Shaoli emphasizes the importance of sketching from life, capturing the essence of real-life experiences, and conveying them through his art. He believes in the value of engaging directly with nature to infuse freshness and authenticity into his works. This approach contrasts with the conceptual and studio-bound methods prevalent in contemporary art, aiming to reconnect with the vividness and immediacy of life.