No.1 Village of Tiger Paintings in China

Vivid paintings of the Tiger can be seen everywhere on the walls along the streets in Wanggongzhuang village, Minquan county, Shangqiu city of Henan Province. Furthermore, inside the rural studios, paintings of mighty Tigers can be found both on the walls and on the desks.

The brush work of traditional Chinese paintings is adopted in the Tiger paintings produced by "No.1 Village of Tiger Paintings in China". The fine brushwork of the realistic paintings presents every detail of a Tiger, giving birth to lifelike works. The unique features of Chinese paintings are substantially demonstrated in these works. In addition to the Tiger paintings, a series of other "Tiger products" have also been developed in the village. For example, women in the village embroider hats, shoes, and pillows in the shape of the head of a Tiger. Simple and cute, they are well received on the market.

Complimented by its arduous study for over two decades, Wanggongzhuang village has fostered its unique brush work, known as "Minquan Tiger". With strong rustic characteristics, Wanggongzhuang paintings integrate strength and softness, flamboyance, simplicity and elegance, natural designs, coordinated patterns, and unique ways of drawing hair. The vivid and graceful paintings of "Minquan Tiger" are very popular in the painting market.

Editor: Liu Xiongfei