Tinqua, Chinese, ca.1809 to 1870, watercolor painting on paper depicting two lanters featuring Calligraphy, dragon, and tiger patterns. Unsigned. Circa: Mid 19th century. An original paper label of Childs Gallery, on the backside. The artist and miniaturist known as Tingqua was Guan Lianchang, now thought to be the fourth son of Spoilum and a younger brother of Lamqua. He specialised in works on paper, unlike his father and brother who worked in oils. His studio flourished from the 1820s through to the 1860s. Tingquas own work is distinguished by its very fine quality, and works are attributed to him, or to his studio artists, on that basis. Antique Asian and Oriental Paintings, Wall Art, Home Decor, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.