Yan Bingwu (Chinese, B. 1954) "The Forbidden City and the Louvre" Watercolor on Silk/Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. The Imperial Palace of China and Louvre Palace of France are located in Beijing and Paris, respectively, the capitals of the two countries. The Imperial Palace, also called the Forbidden City, contains the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The symmetrical, grandiose and magnificent Forbidden City is the world's largest and most complete ancient wood-structure complex. Now a museum, Louvre Palace is one of the largest and grandest imperial buildings in the world. First built during the reign of Philip II, it has been expanded in past centuries into a magnificent palace complex. It is now the National Art Gallery of France. The Imperial Palace and Louvre Palace, two world-famous ancient buildings, are now precious treasures of all mankind. Image Size: 13.25 x 12 in. Overall Size: 15.5 x 14.5 in. Unframed. (B16140)