Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.

Date | 1920s - 1930s |
people | Kwan Wai Nung |
object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date of Death | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
Material Type | Image |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
Calendar poster of Wing On Co. Ltd.
Established in 1907, Wing On Co. Ltd was one of the largest and most popular chain department stores in early Hong Kong. The calendar poster drawn by Kwan for Wing On was a head portrait of a beautiful lady. No products were portrayed; the emphasis was on feminine purity and elegance. The background was left blank and the composition was simple. Mastering the Western watercolour technique, Kwan focused on light, soft strokes punctuated with subtle variations to highlight the supple and fair skin.
Date | 1920s - 1930s |
People | Kwan Wai Nung |
Object | Calendar poster |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Calendar posters of Kwan Wai-nung |
Source | Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Accession no.: 1998.172.13. Object Name: Original Painting of the Wing On Co. Ltd. |
Repository | Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Accession No. | KWL010 |
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