300 Years of European Watercolor Exhibition, Free in Hangzhou!

Watercolor painting originated in Germany in the 15th century and flourished in the UK in the 17th century, dominating the world of watercolor painting. In the early Qing Dynasty, watercolor painting was introduced to China by Giuseppe Castiglione. Initially used for geographical and military mapping, it later became recognized as the most convenient and vivid painting method by naturalist and realist artists.