Chinese artist An He (nom de plume is Hans Amis) was born in 1957 in Guangzhou, China, in an artistic family. An He was drawn to the arts at a young age, and was under the tutelage of his father, a highly respected artist and Professor of Art in Guangzhou. He later studied at the Fine Art College of Guangzhou, one of the top academies in China. While attending the Academy, An He was invited to join the All China Artist Association, a top national organization only for professional artists. At the age of 24, he was the youngest member ever chosen. This was his first honor. Since then, An He paintings have been widely exhibited in many cities throughout China.An He is known for his magnificent portrait paintings of women. Many times his subject will be in a garden or elegant interior setting. What has remained constant in An's artwork throughout the years is the beautiful detail and delicate treatment of his subject.

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“When the Soul Cries”

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