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Cheong Soo Pieng Most Popular Paintings

The 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 19 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Cheong Soo Pieng · 1917 – 1983

Bali Beach

National Gallery Singapore, Singapore · original 63 x 50 cm

A vibrant Nanyang modernist scene featuring two women relaxing on a tropical shore by Cheong Soo Pieng, capturing the essence of Southeast Asian life through colorful, stylized forms that invite you to explore his legacy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Still Life – oil painting reproduction by Cheong Soo Pieng

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National Gallery Singapore, Singapore · original 49 x 59 cm

Explore Cheong Soo Pieng’s ‘Still Life,’ a Cubist-influenced oil painting capturing Southeast Asian life through fragmented forms & earthy tones. A key Nanyang style piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Weaver, Cheong Soo Pieng

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1981 · National Museum of Singapore, Singapore · original 1310 x 1070 cm

A serene depiction of communal weaving by Nanyang modernist master Cheong Soo Pieng captures the vibrant spirit of Southeast Asian life through stylized figures and inviting textures for your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Kayan Musician by Cheong Soo Pieng, 1981

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1981 · National Museum of Singapore, Singapore · original 990 x 1190 cm

A vibrant depiction of traditional musical performance by Nanyang modernist master Cheong Soo Pieng captures the lively essence of cultural heritage through stylized figures and inviting textures for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Sisters

original 89 x 58 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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Goats, Figures and Jugs – oil painting reproduction by Cheong Soo Pieng

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National Gallery Singapore, Singapore · original 39 x 89 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24339 × 89 cm Commission at original size

Landscape

National Gallery Singapore, Singapore · original 70 x 101 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$34970 × 101 cm Commission at original size

Blue Rhythm

original 120 x 92 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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Same size as the original$46492 × 120 cm Commission at original size

Drying Salted Fish by Cheong Soo Pieng, 1978

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1978 · National Museum of Singapore, Singapore · original 30 x 700 cm

Discover "Drying Salted Fish" by Cheong Soo Pieng – a captivating Nanyang painting of rural life in 1978. Explore its delicate brushwork & cultural significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Harvesting – oil painting reproduction by Cheong Soo Pieng

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original 77 x 58 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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Abstract – oil painting reproduction by Cheong Soo Pieng

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original 83 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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Scene – oil painting reproduction

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original 76 x 91 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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Repose, Cheong Soo Pieng

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original 84 x 84 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$34884 × 84 cm Commission at original size

Nature – oil painting reproduction by Cheong Soo Pieng

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National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 99.4 x 81.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$37799 × 81 cm Commission at original size

Scene by Cheong Soo Pieng, 1965

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1965 · National Museum of Singapore, Singapore · original 34 x 23 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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Cheong Soo Pieng: Abstract Composition

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original 99 x 81 cm

Explore 'Abstract Composition' by Cheong Soo-Pieng – a layered expressionist masterpiece featuring textured browns & flowing blues. Discover this unique 1983 artwork’s depth and style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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(Untitled) Portrait of a Young Man – oil painting reproduction by Cheong Soo Pieng

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1952 · National Museum of Singapore, Singapore · original 308 x 394 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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Cheong Soo Pieng: Padi Planting Malaysia

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original 94 x 45 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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Cheong Soo Pieng, (Untitled) Old Woman Weaving Baskets (1977)

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1977 · National Museum of Singapore, Singapore · original 300 x 514 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 19 artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng
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The artist

Cheong Soo Pieng

1917 – 1983

Quick facts

Lifespan66 years
Topics exploredsoutheast asia
Works on APS19
Top-ranked workBali Beach
Also known asPieng Cheong Soo, Soo Pieng Cheong, 총수핑, 鍾泗賓
Color intensitybalanced, vivid
Died1983
Top 3 worksBali Beach, Still Life, Weaver

Biography

The Architect of Nanyang Modernism

In the vibrant tapestry of twentieth-century Asian art, few threads shine as brightly or as uniquely as those woven by Cheong Soo Pieng. A visionary who bridged the vast distance between the ancient traditions of the East and the avant-garde movements of the West, Cheong stands as a monumental figure in Singaporean art history. Born in 1917 in Amoy, China, his early life was marked by a profound connection to the classical aesthetics of his heritage, yet his spirit was destined for the tropical rhythms of Southeast Asia. His formative education at the Xiamen Academy of Fine Art and later in Shanghai provided him with a rigorous foundation in Chinese ink painting, but it was his move to Singapore in 1946 that would ignite his true artistic revolution.

Cheong did not merely adopt a new landscape; he reimagined it through a lens of modernism. Alongside contemporaries like Chen Wen Hsi, he became a primary architect of the Nanyang style—a movement that sought to capture the soul of the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian archipelago. This was not a mere imitation of European trends, but a sophisticated fusion. He took the structural lessons of Cubism and the dreamlike qualities of Surrealism and breathed into them the warmth, color, and cultural vitality of Southeast Asian life. His work became a dialogue between the geometric precision of the West and the organic, flowing essence of the tropics.

A Symphony of Form and Local Essence

To gaze upon a Cheong Soo Pieng masterpiece is to witness a masterful command of both line and light. His technique was characterized by an extraordinary ability to use bold, saturated colors and thick black contours to delineate forms that felt both grounded and ethereal. He possessed a signature way of depicting indigenous tribal people, often portraying figures with elongated limbs and almond-shaped eyes—a stylistic choice that lent his subjects a graceful, almost mythic quality. This rhythmic approach to the human figure allowed him to transform everyday scenes into something timeless and iconic.

His subject matter served as a love letter to the regional identity. Through his brush, the mundane became magnificent:

The Rhythms of Labor: He captured the communal spirit of Weaver and the industriousness of fishermen hauling nets or farmers tending to rice paddies.
Cultural Heritage: Works like Kayan Musician celebrate the traditional musical performances that define the region's cultural heartbeat.
Tropical Serenity: In pieces such as Bali Beach, he invited viewers into a world of relaxation and sun-drenched landscapes, using fragmented geometric shapes to mirror the heat and movement of the shore.
The Beauty of the Ordinary: Even in his more intimate studies, such as Drying Salted Fish or his various still lifes, there is an unwavering dedication to the palpable essence of human experience within a specific cultural context.

Legacy and the Enduring Spirit of Innovation

As his career progressed, Cheong’s experimentation knew no bounds. He was never content with staying within the safety of oil or watercolor; he fearlessly pushed the limits of his medium by exploring metal reliefs, lacquer, Masonite, and mixed media. This relentless pursuit of innovation ensured that his work remained dynamic, evolving from the figurative clarity of his early Nanyang years toward more complex, layered, and abstract compositions. His later works, such as Abstract Composition, demonstrate a profound depth where texture and color take center stage, reflecting a mature artist grappling with the very essence of spatial relationships.

Cheong Soo Pieng passed away in 1983, but his influence remains an indelible part of the global art canon. He did more than create paintings; he helped forge a visual identity for a region in transition. By rejecting rigid European academic conventions in favor of a style that honored local textures and rhythms, he gave Southeast Asia a modern voice. Today, his works reside in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery Singapore, serving as a permanent testament to a man who saw the beauty in the fragmented, the strength in the stylized, and the eternal in the everyday.

Questions & Answers

Which artworks by Cheong Soo Pieng are the most viewed?

A Stats page exists for Cheong Soo Pieng, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.

Where is Cheong Soo Pieng from?

Cheong Soo Pieng was born in People's Republic of China.

Where can I see Cheong Soo Pieng's artworks in chronological order?

Cheong Soo Pieng's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 7, 2026

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