Zhang Li (Chinese, born 1958). "Portrait of a Miao in Traditional Costume" -1996. Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Property from the Estate of Herbert A. Sklenar, Birmingham, Alabama. Note: Artist Zhang Li earned his fine art degree fromthe People’s Liberation Army Institute in 1983. His portraits depict young women from China’s various ethnic groups wearing their traditional dress. As with the Miao young lady in this portrait, he sensitively captures the essence offemininity while historically documenting customary costume in a quickly industrializing nation. Approx. 41" x 35" (frame), 32" x 25.5" (canvas)