Master class in oil painting

An ongoing exhibition of the works of Jin Shangyi showcases his prodigious talent, Lin Qi reports.

Jin Shangyi, 85, is one of the most popular home-grown oil painters in China. And through the decades he has painted portraits from a wide social spectrum, including farmers, workers, teachers, singers and doctors.

His works demonstrate the Chinese understanding of oil painting, which was introduced to the country by European missionaries more than 100 years ago.