signed LIUKUILING,inscribed,and with two seals of the artist dated Xinwei year(1931) ink and color on silk, hanging scroll Liu Kuiling (1885-1967) was a Chinese painter known for his detailed depictions of animals,flowers,and plants.The artist's detailed works were executed in the mogu style,featuring forms made through diluted ink washes rather than outlines.Born in 1885 in Tianijn,China, Liu’s proximity to the countryside gave him the opportunity to closely study nature and animals.