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Chen Yifei Most Popular Paintings

The 7 artworks by Chen Yifei our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 7 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Chen Yifei · 1946 – 2005

The Flutist

1987 · Long Museum West Bund, Shanghai · original 173 x 173 cm

This elegant oil painting by Chen Yifei captures a musician in a romantic, realistic style. Discover the grace of The Flutist today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 7 artworks by Chen Yifei
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$1018173 × 173 cm Commission at original size

Zhouzhuang

1990 · Long Museum West Bund, Shanghai · original 48 x 74 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 7 artworks by Chen Yifei
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$25374 × 48 cm Commission at original size

Gas Lamps on the Canal, Venice

original 50 x 60 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 7 artworks by Chen Yifei
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Two Beauties

original 150 x 120 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 7 artworks by Chen Yifei
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Thinking of History at My Space

Long Museum West Bund, Shanghai

Chen Yifei’s ‘Thinking of History at My Space’ depicts a poignant scene of loss & displacement. Oil on canvas captures raw emotion, realism & impressionism. Explore this powerful artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 7 artworks by Chen Yifei
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Venice Main Little River Street

original 66 x 85 cm

Admire 'Venice Main Little River Street' by Chen Yifei – a captivating oil painting of Venetian canals & boats. Romantic Realism captures Venice’s charm. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 7 artworks by Chen Yifei
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Young Talent

original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 7 artworks by Chen Yifei
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The artist

Chen Yifei

1946 – 2005

Quick facts

NationalityPeople's Republic of China
Lifespan59 years
Born1946, Beilun District, People's Republic of China
Died2005
Color intensitymonochromatic
Museums on APSLong Museum West Bund
Typical colorsearthy

Biography

early life and education

chen yifei, a renowned chinese painter, art director, and film director, was born on april 12, 1946, in ningbo, china. he began his artistic journey at the high school for art in shanghai, graduating in 1964, followed by the shanghai training school of art (also known as the shanghai college of art) in 1965. this marked the beginning of his focus on oil painting.

rise to prominence

chen's talent and mastery of oil painting techniques won him recognition by the authorities, despite being denounced for "capitalist behavior." he became a central figure in the development of chinese oil painting and one of china's most renowned contemporary artists. his early work, characterized by grand heroic events and big mao zedong portraits, soon gave way to a more romantic and european style.

notable works and collaborations

zhouzhuang (48 x 74 cm, long museum west bund (shanghai, china), oil on canvas), a testament to his growth as an artist.
chen's work was also featured in the cafa art museum (beijing, china), showcasing his versatility.
his painting hometown recall was purchased by armand hammer, chairman of the occidental petroleum corporation in the united states, as a gift for deng xiaoping.

international recognition and later life

in 1980, chen left his position as head of the oil painting department of the shanghai painting academy to explore the art scene in new york. he enrolled at hunter college, receiving a master's in art in 1984. this period saw him adopt dark, rich colors and focus on subjects like melancholic women, chinese musicians, tibetan villagers, and landscapes.

legacy

chen yifei's impact on the development of chinese oil painting is undeniable. his transition from a state-financed artist to an internationally recognized figure, as seen in his works featured on WikiOO.org, solidifies his place in art history.

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Questions & Answers

Can I browse Chen Yifei's works by medium?

The All Medium page groups Chen Yifei's artworks by technique.

In which movements did Chen Yifei work?

The movements Chen Yifei worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

How do I find works by Chen Yifei in a specific palette?

To find works by Chen Yifei in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 16, 2026

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