Merchandise and cheongsam styling (Group II): Calendar poster of Hing Kee Bookstore

These calendar posters were designed by Kwan Wai Nung (1880-1956) and printed by the printing house he founded – Asiatic Lithographic Printing Press, Hong Kong. Kwan was recognised as 'Master of Calendar Posters' and was particularly talented in depicting the female figure. Bringing together Western and Chinese painting styles and drawing inspirations from the Lingnan School, he created many hugely popular calendar posters applying Western watercolour and perspective techniques.

Calendar poster of Hing Kee Bookstore
1920s to 1930s
Hong Kong Heritage Museum collection