Zu Tianli (Chinese, 20th C.) "Year of the Dragon" Original Acrylic on Watercolor Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the China 8f Year of the Dragon stamp issued January 5, 1988. The Dragon is the only mythical creature among the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. A person born under this sign is thought to be full of vitality and enthusiasm. The Dragon is a popular individual even with the reputation of being foolhardy at times. Dragons are intelligent, gifted and perfectionists, but these qualities make them unduly demanding on others. The years of the Dragon are: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012. Image Size: 12.25 x 11.25 in. Overall Size: 24 x 20 in. Unframed. (B11282)