This catalogue sheds needed light on her long career, during which she consistently produced innovative work of charm and distinction. Her paintings are marked by a delightful style that is distinctly her own.

Fang Zhaoling (1914-2006) was educated in the techniques of traditional Chinese painting. It is a testament to her determination and her family's foresight that this was so, for such an education was uncommon for women of her generation. She continued throughout her...