Chinese scroll painting

Title
Chinese scroll painting
Year/Period
1980s
Region
Singapore
Material
Chinese ink and colour on paper
Dimension
Object size: 232.5 x 50.3 cm,
Image size: 134.8 x 34.5 cm
Accession No.
2007-00121
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Lim Kiat Seng

This is a Chinese scroll painting that belonged to Mr. Lim Kin San.Mr. Lim was the first chairman of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) and was best known for his contributions in building affordable public housing for the population of Singapore. During his public service career, he held ministerial portfolios ranging from finance, education and defence to the environment.

 

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