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The Big Black Wolf, Book Cover Illustration

Added by Althea Carlin 17 on Feb 8th, 2026

Date

circa 1930

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A book cover illustration by Qian Jun-tao for Shanghai Kaiming Book Store. Depicts a simplistic illustration of a black wolf with a green ribbon around its neck. 

Qian Jun-tao was a calligraphist, painter, and engraver who designed many book covers. His style is reflective of the Shanghai style of Chinese modern design, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. 

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The Big Black Wolf. Book cover illustration by Qian Jun-tao for Shanghai Kaiming Book Store, c. 1920s–1930s.
Source: 50watts.com
The Big Black Wolf. Book cover illustration by Qian Jun-tao for Shanghai Kaiming Book Store, c. 1920s–1930s.