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Tranh số 13
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DIMENSIONS28 x 31.5cm
YEAR1969
STATUSAvailable

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Nguyen Khai's "Painting No. 13" is a profound visual experience, where layers of emotion are revealed through a powerful artistic language. The painting makes a strong impression with its blend of warm, muted colors: from earthy browns to fiery crimson, interspersed with streaks of faded yellow and deep blue, creating a melancholic yet intensely powerful palette. The central composition, with its semi-abstract figure resembling a human head, stands firmly amidst a dreamy space, created by scratched lines and thick layers of oil paint on cardboard. This impasto technique not only showcases the artist's skill in handling the material but also creates a highly tactile surface where light seems to burst forth from the depths of the color layers. The work conveys a message about inner turmoil, about the original and enduring beauty of human existence, inviting viewers to contemplate the values ​​of being.

DIMENSIONS28 x 31.5cm
YEAR1969
ORIGINVietnam
CERTIFICATECertificate of authenticity included

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Nguyên Khai (1940-2003), a seminal figure in Southern Modernism, masterfully wove a unique artistic language from Huế cultural memory, Asian aesthetics, and pre-1975 Saigon modernism. His versatile command of media, from lacquer to oil and mixed media, often depicted elegant female figures and distinctive double-faced portraits, reflecting a profound aesthetic journey across borders and eras.

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