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Luu Cong Nhan (Vietnamese, 1931-2007) Poppies in a Vase
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Luu Cong Nhan (Vietnamese, 1931-2007) Poppies in a Vase signed Luu Cong Nhan with artist's seal (lower left) ink and colour on paper 39.5 x 29.5 cm (15 5/8 x 11 5/8 in) Footnotes: Provenance Luu Cong Nhan studio Thence in the family by descent Acquired from the above by the present owner Private collection, Asia Luu Cong Nhan č±ē¶č£”ēē½ē²č± čØč²ē“ę¬ ē°½åļ¼Luu Cong Nhan čč”家éå°ļ¼å·¦äø) ä¾ęŗ Luu Cong Nhančč”家巄ä½å®¤ å¾ē¶å®¶ęęµå³ ē¾č家å¾čŖäøčæ°ä¾ęŗ äŗę“²ē§äŗŗę¶č LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n was a Vietnamese artist whose rural upbringing deeply influenced his artistic journey. The serene beauty of nature and the simple yet earnest lives of the farmers and labourers who surrounded him during his formative years helped shape his artistic sensibility. In 1954, LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n graduated with distinction from the first Resistance Class of the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, where he was mentored by the revolutionary painter TĆ“ Ngį»c VÄn following the school's relocation to the Viet Bac Resistance Zone. The combination of his natural artistic dispositions and the skills he acquired during his studies positioned him as one of the most promising students. LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n is celebrated for the variety of his works. He demonstrated a mastery of multiple art genres, including female nude paintings - for which he is particularly revered - landscapes, rural scenes and still lifes. His mastery spanned several media, including oil, watercolour and paper. His painting style bore the unmistakable influence of French Impressionism. However, LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n carved out his own niche by blending these western aesthetics with those of oriental calligraphy. The result was a unique style characterised by a variety of expressive and spontaneous strokes. LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n's contributions to the art world were not limited to Vietnam. His numerous exhibitions at home and abroad are a testament to his international recognition. The awards and honours he received not only underscore his artistic prowess, but also how his art transcends geographical boundaries. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Luu Cong Nhan (Vietnamese, 1931-2007) Poppies in a Vase signed Luu Cong Nhan with artist's seal (lower left) ink and colour on paper 39.5 x 29.5 cm (15 5/8 x 11 5/8 in) Footnotes: Provenance Luu Cong Nhan studio Thence in the family by descent Acquired from the above by the present owner Private collection, Asia Luu Cong Nhan č±ē¶č£”ēē½ē²č± čØč²ē“ę¬ ē°½åļ¼Luu Cong Nhan čč”家éå°ļ¼å·¦äø) ä¾ęŗ Luu Cong Nhančč”家巄ä½å®¤ å¾ē¶å®¶ęęµå³ ē¾č家å¾čŖäøčæ°ä¾ęŗ äŗę“²ē§äŗŗę¶č LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n was a Vietnamese artist whose rural upbringing deeply influenced his artistic journey. The serene beauty of nature and the simple yet earnest lives of the farmers and labourers who surrounded him during his formative years helped shape his artistic sensibility. In 1954, LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n graduated with distinction from the first Resistance Class of the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, where he was mentored by the revolutionary painter TĆ“ Ngį»c VÄn following the school's relocation to the Viet Bac Resistance Zone. The combination of his natural artistic dispositions and the skills he acquired during his studies positioned him as one of the most promising students. LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n is celebrated for the variety of his works. He demonstrated a mastery of multiple art genres, including female nude paintings - for which he is particularly revered - landscapes, rural scenes and still lifes. His mastery spanned several media, including oil, watercolour and paper. His painting style bore the unmistakable influence of French Impressionism. However, LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n carved out his own niche by blending these western aesthetics with those of oriental calligraphy. The result was a unique style characterised by a variety of expressive and spontaneous strokes. LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n's contributions to the art world were not limited to Vietnam. His numerous exhibitions at home and abroad are a testament to his international recognition. The awards and honours he received not only underscore his artistic prowess, but also how his art transcends geographical boundaries. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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