Rupert Hoogewerf, founder of the Hurun Research Institute, has a photo taken in front of the oil painting of The Drunken Beauty. Provided to China Daily |
Since its debut in October 2006, at the annual China Luxury Summit in Shanghai, the famous painting, The Drunken Beauty, has made many appearances at various national luxury exhibitions, together with other works of art from masters such as Picasso, Van Gough and Monet.
Despite these competitive counterparts, which are worth hundreds of millions of yuan, the painting still stands out at these exhibitions. With its bright colors, and delicate but magnificent style, it has become a truly eye-catching work of art.
From Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou to Hong Kong, The Drunken Beauty has attracted thousands of visitors, who take photos in front of the work, whenever it shows up at an exhibition.
Therefore, at every exhibition, The Drunken Beauty always enjoys a popular location. Also, many national and international celebrities, and wealthy people have been fascinated by the charm of The Drunken Beauty, which has become big news in many newspaper and magazines.
(China Daily 08/13/2010)