Hand-painted postcards depict historical buildings in Jiangyin

A total of 12 works out of 100 were selected to be made into postcards. The selected works included both sketches and watercolors. [Photo/WeChat account: fabujiangyin]

Themed postcards depicting Jiangyin Fortress Headquarters were published recently to show the fortress's unique cultural and historical style.

This event, in which participants paint the old fortress headquarters, has since 2016 attracted many painters and students who wish to capture the beauty of the fortress with brushes. A total of 12 works out of 100 were selected to be made into postcards. The selected works included both sketches and watercolors.

This work, depicting the gate of Jiangyin Fortress Headquarters, is included in the set of postcards. [Photo/WeChat account: fabujiangyin]

Jiangyin Fortress Headquarters is a brilliant piece of architecture, both in its design and construction, as it combines traditional and western styles. Its many disparate elements come together perfectly, making it an absolute masterpiece. Its original owner was a local entrepreneur in the early 20th century.

The years after the building's completion were a turbulent time in China's history, and it was used as an important military office by the government of the time, specifically as the headquarters of the KMT, as well as the headquarters of the Navy of the People's Liberation Army.

Now, the old building serves as a museum showing the war-ridden history of Jiangyin. Sometimes, local artists show their paintings and drawings there.