1949, one of the earliest existing paintings of China was discovered in the Chu Tomb of Chenjiadashan, Hunan.

Silk painting of dragon and phoenix figures: This is one of the earliest existing paintings in China, which was discovered in the Chu Tomb of Chenjiadashan, Hunan Province in 1949. This painting shows the noble women in Chu praying for the dragon and phoenix to soar and guiding their souls to heaven. This painting mainly uses the expression technique of black line sketch. The lines have a sense of rhythm and rhythm, and the colors are relatively simple. The contrast between black and white blocks and the combination of points, lines and surfaces make the image feel heavy and full of business sense. This painting is sketched with ink lines. It can be considered that the traditional style of China's line-drawing characters has been formed and reached a high level during the Warring States Period.