signed SHANGXIAOYUN, inscribed, and with two seals of the artist ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Shang Xiaoyun(1900–1976) was one of the four great twentieth century performers of the Dan role type in Peking opera with Mei Lanfang, Cheng Yanqiu, and Xun Huisheng.In addition to his singing, Shang was known for his dance and acrobatic skills. He was the founder of the Rong Chun Opera School.