An antique Chinese School Canton oil painting on board depicting a portrait of a woman reading. Circa 1830s. Unsigned. Framed. The Lingnan School of painting, also called the Cantonese School, is a style of painting from the Guangdong or Lingnan region of China. This school reflects a style of painting founded in the 19th century in Guangdong province by Two Gaos and one Chen Gao Jianfu, Gao Qifeng and Chen Shuren, also known as The three greats of Lingnan. The Lingnan style of painting was revolutionary and innovative compared to traditional Chinese painting. Antique Asian and Oriental Fine Art, Female Portrait Oil Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.