ZHAO SHAO'ANG (1905-1998) Cicada and Bamboo

ZHAO SHAO'ANG (1905-1998)
Cicada and Bamboo
Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper
96 x 46 cm. (37 3⁄4 x 18 1⁄8 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with four seals of the artist
Dated spring, third month, dingmao year (1987)
Dedicated to Dalin (Dr. Ta-lin Hsu) and Madam Shen Yue

Provenance
Dr. Ta-lin Hsu was the founder and chairman of H&Q Asia Pacific, who played a pivotal role in the development of the venture capital and private equity industry in Asia. A visionary leader and philanthropist, his achievements include introducing Starbucks to China. Together with his wife Joyce, a playwright and cartoonist, Dr. Hsu supported social ventures and fostered communities. The present paintings were acquired during their time in Asia.