Artist: Chen Shaoli  
Title: Mother and Daughter 
Medium: Chinese ink on paper  
Dimensions: 136 x 68 cm  
Condition Report: Good condition  
Provenance: Private collection, Jiangsu Lianghan Auction Micro-Auction  
Signature: Lower right corner  

Description:  
A tender portrayal of maternal love, 'Mother and Daughter' by Chen Shaoli captures a quiet yet profound moment between a young mother and her child. The vertical composition highlights the graceful posture of the mother, dressed in blue and yellow, standing slightly behind her daughter, who wears a vibrant red and green outfit. The mother’s gentle gaze, head tilted slightly to the right, conveys warmth and affection, while the child looks ahead, embodying innocence and curiosity. The background features a soft, warm wash with silhouettes of trees and vegetation, creating a subdued atmosphere that accentuates the vibrancy of the figures. The overall scene evokes a sense of serenity, protection, and the unbreakable bond between mother and child.

About the Artist:  
Chen Shaoli (b. 1950, Xuzhou, Jiangsu) is a distinguished professor at Nanjing University of the Arts and a master tutor. He obtained his bachelor's degree in oil painting from the Fine Arts Department of Nanjing University of the Arts in 1976, followed by a master’s degree in 1989. A respected member of the China Artists Association and the executive director of the Jiangsu Oil Painting Society, Chen has exhibited extensively in national and provincial exhibitions. His works, which range from intimate portraits to grand historical compositions, are celebrated for their expressive realism and deep engagement with the cultural and social landscape of China.