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Luu Cong Nhan (Vietnamese, 1931-2007) Nude signed luu cong nhan (lower right) oil on canvas 49 x 39.5 cm (19 1/4 x 15 1/2 in) Footnotes: Provenance Luu Cong Nhan studio Thence in the family by descent Acquired from the above by the present owner Private collection, USA Luu Cong Nhan č£øå ę²¹å½© ē«åø ē°½åļ¼luu cong nhan (å³äø) ä¾ęŗ Luu Cong Nhančč”家巄ä½å®¤ å¾ē¶å®¶ęęµå³ ē¾č家å¾čŖäøčæ°ä¾ęŗ ē¾åē§äŗŗę¶č LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n was a distinguished 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, 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 VÄn's most promising students. 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, 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. Each stroke encapsulated an aspect of NhĆ¢n's existence, vividly portraying the artist's life experiences, emotional spectrum, aspirations, and dreams. He painted his subjects using singular and unrepeated brushstrokes, the mastery of which simultaneously required emotional and physical balance, intense concentration, as well as a release of the resulting pressure. 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. At heart, LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n was not just a painter; he was a storyteller whose canvases told tales of emotional depth rooted in natural beauty - echoing the harmonious simplicity and sincere narratives inherent in rural life. 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) Nude signed luu cong nhan (lower right) oil on canvas 49 x 39.5 cm (19 1/4 x 15 1/2 in) Footnotes: Provenance Luu Cong Nhan studio Thence in the family by descent Acquired from the above by the present owner Private collection, USA Luu Cong Nhan č£øå ę²¹å½© ē«åø ē°½åļ¼luu cong nhan (å³äø) ä¾ęŗ Luu Cong Nhančč”家巄ä½å®¤ å¾ē¶å®¶ęęµå³ ē¾č家å¾čŖäøčæ°ä¾ęŗ ē¾åē§äŗŗę¶č LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n was a distinguished 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, 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 VÄn's most promising students. 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, 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. Each stroke encapsulated an aspect of NhĆ¢n's existence, vividly portraying the artist's life experiences, emotional spectrum, aspirations, and dreams. He painted his subjects using singular and unrepeated brushstrokes, the mastery of which simultaneously required emotional and physical balance, intense concentration, as well as a release of the resulting pressure. 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. At heart, LĘ°u CĆ“ng NhĆ¢n was not just a painter; he was a storyteller whose canvases told tales of emotional depth rooted in natural beauty - echoing the harmonious simplicity and sincere narratives inherent in rural life. 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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Tags: Landscape Painting, Landscape, Oil painting