ZHENG JIAZHEN (1918-2000)Mountain Scenery between Switzerland and AustriaHanging scroll, ink and colour on paper69.5 x 36 cm. (27 3⁄8 x 14 1⁄8 in.)Entitled, inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artistDated summer, 1973‌‌‌NOTE:‌Zheng Jiazhen was a famous Hong Kong cartoonist, painting critic, senior newspaper and calligrapher and painter. Zheng was influenced by his father and studied literature and traditional painting and calligraphy since childhood. His calligraphy followed the style of Zhao Mengfu, and later of Yan Zhenqing. He was most well known for his landscapes and figures. His brushwork was straightforward and unconventional, leading to dramatic depiction of figures with vigorous movements and exquisite expressions.