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Chinese painter (born 1948)

Luo Zhongli (simplified Chinese: 罗中立; traditional Chinese: 羅中立; pinyin: Luó Zhōnglì; born in 1948) is a contemporary Chinese painter and educator.^[1][2][3] He has a deep affection for rural China and its residents, which have remained a major theme in his body of work.

His painting "Father" is recognized as one of the most renowned works in contemporary Chinese art.^[4][5][6]

His art works have been notably active in the art market.

By August 2011, over 700 pieces associated with the artist had been auctioned, with 581 of these works being successfully sold for a collective sum of RMB 422 million.^[7][8]

Career

Luo Zhongli graduated from the Oil Painting Department of the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, specializing in oil painting.

In 1998, he bec