Born in Beijing in 1920 , he formed part of the second generation of Chinese artists to turn westward in their search for inspiration . Chinese - French painter Li Wou - Ling died Tuesday at age 93 . Zao was regarded as one of foremost Chinese contemporary painters of the 20th century . He was uniquely able to combine artistic , aesthetic visions of France and China in his work .
Chinese - French painter Li Wou - Ling died Tuesday at age 93 . Zao was regarded as one of foremost Chinese contemporary painters of the 20th century . He was uniquely able to combine artistic , aesthetic visions of France and China in his work .