Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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4. Shadows [1990]
1927, Xiamen, China - 1991, Paris, Franța
Session
Thu, 22 November 2018 19:30
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Tang Haiwen (1927–1991) was a Chinese-born painter who spent most of his professional life in Paris. His work is known for its fusion of the Chinese spiritual aesthetic of ink brush painting with Western abstract expressionism. His reputation has grown since his death thanks to some major retrospective exhibitions. By the mid-1960s, Tang's work was showing a preference for gouache or ink on paper, and traditional Chinese stylistic elements were becoming a feature of his painting. Typical works of this period were quick studies of scenes in the natural world, often rendered in a few brushstrokes, that gave life to his conviction that "painting is the embodiment of energy”. His synthesis of the Eastern Taoist tradition with a Western aesthetic, together with the arresting beauty of his compositions, never cease to attract collector’s attention from all around the world.
Dimensions
width 65 cm, height 50.5 cm, custom 65x50,5
Description
tint drawing on paper, signed on the right hand side down: "Tang Haiwen"
Dating
1990
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Tang Haiwen (1927–1991) was a Chinese-born painter who spent most of his professional life in Paris. His work is known for its fusion of the Chinese spiritual aesthetic of ink brush painting with Western abstract expressionism. His reputation has grown since his death thanks to some major retrospective exhibitions. By the mid-1960s, Tang's work was showing a preference for gouache or ink on paper, and traditional Chinese stylistic elements were becoming a feature of his painting. Typical works of this period were quick studies of scenes in the natural world, often rendered in a few brushstrokes, that gave life to his conviction that "painting is the embodiment of energy”. His synthesis of the Eastern Taoist tradition with a Western aesthetic, together with the arresting beauty of his compositions, never cease to attract collector’s attention from all around the world.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 65 cm, height 50.5 cm, custom 65x50,5
Description
tint drawing on paper, signed on the right hand side down: "Tang Haiwen"
Dating
1990
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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