Wang Xinlan (Chinese, 20th C.) "Cliffs" Signed upper center. Original Watercolor on Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands PHILANIPPON '01 - Dreams Across the Globe Sheetlet 80c Rooster stamp issued August 1, 2001. One of twelve paintings by young Chinese artists which was featured on a special stamp sheetlet issued to commemorate PHILANIPPON '01 in Tokyo, Japan on August 1, 2001. Simple lines, brilliant color and outstanding compositional balance are distinctive features. Many of these paintings were created in an artistic style that reflects traditional Chinese painting -- fine detail, meditative landscapes and Chinese script. A colorful rooster dominates this whimsical painting by Wang Xinlan. The rooster is one of the twelve animals symbolized by Chinese astrology. Image Diameter: 12.25 in. Overall Size: 23 x 21.75 in. Unframed. (B08225)