WU YIQING (B. 1934) / LIANG ZHONGMING (1907-1982)Plum Blossoms / GibbonsTwo hanging scrolls, ink and colour on paperWU YIQING (B. 1934)Plum Blossoms127.8 x 32.5 cm. (50 3⁄8 x 12 3⁄4 in.)Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artistDated spring, dingmao year (1987)LIANG ZHONGMING (1907-1982)Apes67.9 x 29.1 cm. (26 3⁄4 x 11 1⁄2 in.)Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artistDedicated to Dawei (David Hess)NOTE:Liang Zhongming , alternatively known as Xiewu, was born in Shunde, Guangdong. Once serving as Editor-in-chief of the Whampoa Pictorial, he was known for his caricature that made pungentments upon contemporary events. He and his two brothers--Liang Dingming and Liang Youming—were all recognized artists in the Republic of China Army.